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60 Second Histories
Who were the Vikings?
A brief explanation of who the Vikings were and where they came from; it explains the meaning of the word Viking and shows how they were great explorers, travelling as far as the Middle East and Africa.
60 Second Histories
Viking exploration
A viking raider describes the many lands the Vikings sailed to; where they raided, traded and explored with a focus on Iceland and the founding of Reykjavik.
History Squad
A Medieval Surgeon
A gorey portrayal of the surgery performed on Prince Henry, after being shot by an arrow in the face during the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. The film illustrates links between surgery in Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages and includes...
60 Second Histories
Anglo Saxon gods
This video covers some of the Anglo Saxon gods that were worshipped before Christianity arrived and the way their names are still used today.
60 Second Histories
Medieval arrowheads
A medieval archers explains the many types of arrowheads and their uses such as the broadhead with its barbs and the incendiary or fire arrow
Curated OER
Medieval Elf Drawing
Running out of ideas of things to draw? Why not try a small medieval elf! The young artist in this video demonstrates how to draw one of these interesting creatures.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Fact Tracker: Knights and Castles
This video checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Fact Tracker: Knights and Castles, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope...
Other
Channel 4: Medieval Britain
Touches on most aspects of British history, culture and politics from 1066-1485.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Medieval: Sutton Hoo Ship Burial
Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, c. 700 (British Museum, London) Multiple bronze, gold and silver objects of Anglo Saxon origin, found in Suffolk, England, including: a helmet, sceptre, sword, hanging bowl, bowls and spoons, shoulder clasps, a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Medieval: Coronation Mantle
Likely made for the Norman ruler Roger II in 1133/34 in the royal workshop in Palermo of fabric from Byzantium or Thebes, Samite, silk, gold, pearls, filigree, sapphires, garnets, glass, and cloisonne enamel. The Kufic script reads:...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Medieval: Charlemagne: An Introduction (1 of 2)
Brief overview of Charlemagne and his coronation in 800. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. [7:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Medieval: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Revival (Part 2 of 2)
A brief introduction to Charlemagne's military campaigns and the cultural revival that he supported. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. [11:35]