Archaeologists at Work http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/
From this page you can access the latest archaeological findings; 'participate' in digs and find out more about what archaeologists do.
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Online Etymological Dictionary
http://www.etymonline.com/
Use this site to find out the history and evolution of more than 30 000 words, including slang and technical terms.
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Columbus' Lost Ships http://www.shipsofdiscovery.org/
Discover more about the lost ships of Christopher Columbus including the archaeological searches to discover and uncover several of the vessels.
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The Bayeux Tapestry http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/
Learn more about the famous Bayeux Tapestry and the story it tells.
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Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org/
This free online encyclopedia is contributed to by people from all over the world. Find out about almost any topic you can think of!
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The Arabian Nights
http://www.arabiannights.org
This website is home to the Electronic Literature Foundation's modern presentation of The Arabian Nights.
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The Battle of Hattin http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1187hattin.html
The full texts of Ernoul's and Al-Isfani's accounts of the Battle of Hattin (1187 CE) are reproduced at this website. It includes descriptions of both the lead up and aftermath of the battle and provides an interesting blend of 'fact' and 'opinion'.
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Islamic Architecture http://www.islamic-architecture.info/
This website features Islamic architecture, both traditional and contemporary. You can browse by region and country. There are photographs and construction details for each building.
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Chapter 3: Medieval England
1066 The Battle of Hastings
http://www.battle1066.com/
This comprehensive website investigates the Battle of Hastings. Use the chronology to read each section and report on the battle or skip through to sections of interest. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry including a site that shows thirty-five thumbnail images of the full Bayeux Tapestry.
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Knights http://www.knightsandarmor.com/
Use this website to find out all about the life of a knight, the armour worn and the weapons used.
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Medieval England http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm
This site examines medieval England. Use the navigation to explore a timeline, the code of chivalry.
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Castles of Japan
http://pages.ca.inter.net/~ttoyooka/oshiro/edo.html
This site provides useful information on medieval Japanese castles. It includes lots of photos and is a good starting point for students wishing to study this topic.
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Japanese Armour Manual
http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/index.html
This comprehensive site has contains everything a student would want to learn about Japanese armour and its construction.
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Japanese Religions and Shinto
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
Use this site to find out further information on Japanese religions and the Shinto.
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Buddhism and Shinto
http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h07japan.htm
This site gives a detailed account of the introduction of Buddhism into Japan as well as information about Shinto. It also gives a comprehensive overview of the history of medieval Japan.
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Christopher Columbus Navigation Page http://www.columbusnavigation.com/
This site provides links to Columbus' navigation, ships crew and logs. There are also links to Columbus' voyages and special interest topics.
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