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Medievalists.net is your source for all things medieval, and now you can expand your knowledge with our Medieval Studies Online Courses.
Our expert instructors guide you through interesting topics that bring the Middle Ages to life. Check out our catalog below for more information about each course and to enroll.
Our Courses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Medieval Education: From Schools to Universities
Explore the history of education in the Middle Ages through the development of schools, curriculums, the growth of universities, and the diverse individuals who were involved in teaching and learning during this 1000 years of history.
$149
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Monsters!!
Study some of the earliest human-form monsters in world literature and trace their evolution from the ancient world to the Gothic horror novel.
$149
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Lost and Rejected Books: The Biblical Apocrypha in Context
This one-day workshop will grapple with the historical, theological, and cultural significances of the wide body of Jewish and Christian writings that fall outside the Bible.
$79
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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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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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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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Mongol Invasion: Mamluks, Crusaders, and Mongols and the struggle for the Middle East (1218- 1323)
Explore the convulsions shaping the 13th century Middle East, a time when Mongol, Crusader, and Muslim powers struggled for supremacy. Through war, trade, conversion, and technological innovation, you will learn how these encounters changed history.