Websites
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Ancient Technology: A beginner's guide
www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/
history/t-z/tech.html
Presents the best websites and books dealing with ancient technology – from
chariots to cranes, submarines to incendiary devices, and much more in between.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Anglo
Electronic edition of a document originally compiled on the orders of Alfred
the Great, at the end of the 9th century.
Archery Articles
http://margo.student.utwente.nl/sagi/artikel/
Web page featuring links to historical articles on the rise and decline of
the longbow, FAQs for contemporary hobbyists and historians, and science of
archery sites.
The Archery Centre
www.archery-centre.co.uk
Commercial website with links to the re-enactment community, as well as hints
and tips for starting archery. An online catalogue features Mike Loades' archery
and swordfighting videos.
The Battle of Bannockburn
www.anmoddracan.org.uk/bann.htm
Page that puts the battle in the context of the Scottish Wars of Independence,
courtesy of Anmod Dracan, a living history re-enactment society based in Redcar
in the north-east of England.
Battle of Lewes
www.wargames.co.uk/Library/ArticlesH/
Lewes.html
Detailed account from The Art of War in the Middle Ages by Sir Charles
Oman (see books).
TimeRef: Medieval history timelines
www.btinternet.com/~timeref/index.htm
Excellent resource with integrated timelines, maps, genealogy, and listings
for medieval people, places and architecture. Also cross-referenced essays
on major conflicts and current events listings.
Historical European Martial Arts Coalition
www.hemac.org
HEMAC was founded in 2001 by Western martial arts practitioners and researchers
from throughout Europe.
Hundred Years War (1337-1453)
www.historyofwar.org/articles/wars_hundredyears.html
Concise account of the war.
Medieval Sword Resource Site
www.vikingsword.com/
Non-commercial site that aims to provide information of interest to students
and collectors of European swords and other edged weapons of the Dark Ages
and Middle Ages.
Royal Armouries
www.royalarmouries.org
Online home of the Royal Armouries, Britain's oldest national museum.
Text and images provide the social and cultural context for current exhibitions
and the collections at the museum's four sites. Also lists news, events,
opening times and directions.
Scottish Event & Historical Timeline
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/skyelander/
timeline.html
Timeline accompanied by essays on Robert the Bruce and the battle of Bannockburn
and related topics.
Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval Britain
www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/
history/guide12/index.html
A full overview of the period during which these weapons changed the fate of
Britain.
Viking Answer Lady
www.vikinganswerlady.com
Interestingly titled and well-regarded website on all things Viking. Check
out the 'Warfare and combat in Viking society' section for a detailed article
on the holmgang.
The Wars of the Roses
www.adhb30.dsl.pipex.com/rose02.htm
Comprehensive descriptions of the major battles that shaped the conflict between
the Houses of York and Lancaster in late medieval Britain.
WWW Medieval Resources
http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/medieval/
medieval.ebbs.html
Reliable (if out of date – last modified in 2001) medieval portal site. Links to original texts online, medieval art and architecture, science.
