Medieval Studies Courses from Medievalists.net

The Crusades: Sources and Studies

The Crusades played an integral role in the history of medieval Europe and the Middle East. This self-paced course will introduce you to the important primary and secondary sources of the crusades.

$189.95

The First Crusade: Sources and Studies

Dive deep into one of the most significant events in medieval history. This self-paced course provides a thorough understanding of the First Crusade, perfect for history enthusiasts seeking a deeper exploration.

$39.95

The Second Crusade: Sources and Studies

This course focuses on The Second Crusade, which took place from 1147 to 1150. The first part covers the important primary sources that describe the events of the crusade, while the second examines what historians have said about this campaign.

$19.95

The Third Crusade: Sources and Studies

The Third Crusade is one of the most well-known events of the Middle Ages. This course explains the primary sources and studies by historians.

$39.95

The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

Want to learn about the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England? This self-paced course details the primary and secondary sources that are needed to begin your learning about the events of A.D. 1066.

$39.95

Myth Busters: Viking Edition

Learn about the Vikings and their Age through eight common myths about them. Are they true? Take this course and find out.

$24.95

Society in the Viking Age

The structure of Nordic society was unique in Europe during the Viking Age from c. AD 750-1100. Learn how and why that mattered for what Vikings were able to accomplish.

$24.95

The Viking Age

An introduction to Viking History. Each week historian Terri Barnes takes you through a different aspect of the lives of Nordic peoples who lived during the Viking Age from roughly AD 750 to 1100.

$149

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The Magical World of the Early and High Middle Ages

Explore the fascinating world of magic, its practices, practitioners, and cultural impact. From court astrologers to village healers, we investigate the complex interplay between magic, religion, and science in shaping medieval European society.

$149

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Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

This course examines sacred objects in the premodern Mediterranean world, with a focus on the Christian veneration of relics. Through primary sources and modern scholarship, learn the various ways people understood these objects' power and histories.

$149

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The Crusades 1095-1187: A multi-perspective history

This course offers an overview covering the Crusades to the Middle East during the period 1095-1187 (the First Crusade to the Fall of Jerusalem).

$149

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Tolkien and his Medieval Sources

Study a selection of Tolkien’s works in concert with his earlier medieval sources, trace the transformation of medieval texts in the popular modern imagination, and emphasize their relevance to modern audiences. Get behind the scenes of Middle Earth.

$149

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Medieval Gender and Sexuality

An introduction to conceptions of gender and sexuality in the medieval period. Each week historian Eleanor Janega discusses the philosophical and societal underpinnings that shaped culture and relationships from the 5th to the 15th century.

$149

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Tastes of the Middle Ages: A Food History

Dive into the world of taste, cooking, and diet in medieval Europe and explore the key ideas that shaped the food history of both Mediterranean and Continental Europe. We’ll uncover how these culinary traditions shaped people identities and culture.

$149

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Reading Beowulf

A structured reading group that will read Beowulf in its entirety in around 600 lines each week. The course also covers related Old Germanic texts. All will be read in translation with opportunities to pronounce Old English.

$149

Medieval Studies Courses from Medievalists.net

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The Crusades: Sources and Studies

The First Crusade: Sources and Studies

The Second Crusade: Sources and Studies

The Third Crusade: Sources and Studies

The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

Myth Busters: Viking Edition

Society in the Viking Age

The Viking Age

The Magical World of the Early and High Middle Ages

Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

The Crusades 1095-1187: A multi-perspective history

Tolkien and his Medieval Sources

Medieval Gender and Sexuality

Tastes of the Middle Ages: A Food History

Reading Beowulf

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