High Middle AgesHigh Middle Ages

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fascinating world of fascinating world of the Middle Ages, a the Middle Ages, a time of kings, castles, time of kings, castles, armor, and feudal life.  armor, and feudal life.  The legendary figures The legendary figures of King Arthur and of King Arthur and Merlin are known Merlin are known throughout the world throughout the world and represent some of and represent some of the magic and wonder the magic and wonder of this age.  Come of this age.  Come explore the following explore the following topics using the links topics using the links provided.  provided. 

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Health and HygieneHealth and Hygiene

Health and hygiene were difficult to maintain Health and hygiene were difficult to maintain during the Middle Ages.  The Plague killed 1/3 of during the Middle Ages.  The Plague killed 1/3 of the population of Europe in 5 years.  Related to the population of Europe in 5 years.  Related to health was food.  Food preparation and storage health was food.  Food preparation and storage was quite different in the Middle Ages.  Research was quite different in the Middle Ages.  Research this topic using the following links.this topic using the following links.

Black DeathBubonic PlagueThe Middle Ages – HealthFood in the Middle Ages

Knights and ChivalryKnights and Chivalry

The life of a knight was thought to be romantic, The life of a knight was thought to be romantic, but in reality, it wasn’t. Armor was hot and heavy but in reality, it wasn’t. Armor was hot and heavy and battles were bloody. In addition, the code of and battles were bloody. In addition, the code of chivalry was difficult to uphold consistently. Also, chivalry was difficult to uphold consistently. Also, some knights were just bullies who preyed on the some knights were just bullies who preyed on the weak and helpless. weak and helpless.

Facts about KnightsThe Medieval Knight Knight’s Code of Chivalry Weapons and armor

Women in the Middle AgesWomen in the Middle Ages

Women in the Middle AgesNoble Women in the Middle AgesCourtly Love

Women had no political rights and no social standing except that of their fathers or husbands during the Middle Ages. Neither chivalry nor courtly love helped.

HeraldryHeraldry

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