The Sims go back in time and get medieval! The Sims: Medieval takes The Sims into the Middle Ages with all new features, new graphics and new ways to play. For the first time, players can create heroes, venture on quests, and build up a kingdom. In an ancient land of adventure, drama and romance, players will be able to get medieval like never before.

Is your knowledge of The Crusades less than tip-top? Maybe you're curious about Columbus, or you're desperate to read about the Black Death in all its gory detail?

Medieval Europe: Crisis and Renewal, course no. 863
Taught By Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz, Ph.D., Princeton University, University of California at Los Angeles

Dr. Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of illuminated manuscripts that were custom-made for kings and explores the medieval world they reveal.

Medieval castles in Europe were built over a period of more than 500 years - from around 1000 AD to 1550 AD. Indeed they were built so well that many medieval castles (or at the very least their ruins) can still be seen today - a legacy that allows us the privilege of some truly tangible history. Many people are fascinated by medieval castle history because so many castles are linked to major historical events. Others find medieval castle design of interest as it saw dramatic changes over the years - from early motte and bailey castle design through to large concentric castle building.

Imagine you could travel back to the 14th century. What would you see? What would you smell? More to the point, where are you going to stay? And what are you going to eat?