Newberry Library learning module uses primary resources from which students examine Western Christian religious beliefs, political relationships, and personal values during the Middle Ages and how the goals and actions of the Crusades...

This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.

This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.

A thorough chronology of the Second Crusade, from inception to defeat.

Consisting of twenty-four video lectures taught by Professor Sally Vaughn, this course discusses the origins, development, and results of the crusades from the eleventh through the thirteenth centuries.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson designed to understand perspectives of Muslims and Christians during the First Crusade. Access primary source documents and a PowerPoint presentation to aid in discussion.

The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades.

The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the influence of Islam on technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades...

This site from Fardham University gives information on The "Crusade". Many of the characteristics of the Crusade - the vow, taking the cross, etc. - evolved over time. This selection of texts shows the evolution of the religious legal...

The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...

Fordham University provides a collection of writings about the crusade, covering the Fourth Crusade from its initial events to its conclusion.

Fordham University provides this site with information about Geoffrey de Villehardouin's chronicle of the Fourth Crusade, including the conquest of Constantinople.

The Crusades had far-reaching consequences that are felt even today. Learn about the religious, military, and cultural impact of the Crusades. Included are pictures and a question/answer section from the community.

This Fordham University site is a primary source document dealing with this one aspect of the events of the Third Crusade.

This site offers detailed information on the Sixth Crusade.

This site provides the complete etext for Bret Harte's story, The Crusade of the Excelsior.

The 'Clean Air Crusaders' help teachers work with students to educate them about all kinds of air pollution and ways to improve our environment.

When were the Crusades? Who fought in the Crusades? Where were the Crusades? These questions are answered in the following summary along with the traditions and cultures that formed as a result of the Crusades.

A discussion of the failure of the Third Crusade and of other results.

A class that is available online includes the following Study Units: The Creation of Outremer, Outremer through the Fall of Edessa, Jerusalem Lost, Crusading Fervor, The Last Years and After. Other helpful pages offer timelines, maps,...

Were the Crusades considered just warfare? Can any war be considered just? Delve into this issue by reading the following synopsis that looks at reasons war can be justified based on certain criteria.

The instructional activity will help students to discover the importance of the Crusades to the expansion of many European countries. Students will also be introduced to new products and find out why explorers were willing to risk all to...

History for Kids presents a kid friendly explanation of the Crusades describing the causes and consequences of the intent to protect and spread the influence of Christianity.

A historical document about the opening of the First Crusade, describing preparations and the people involved.