National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: A Prelude to Beowulf
Before reading the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf," learners should explore the Dark Ages through researching the fundamental characteristics of the art and literature produced during this period. This website provides links for doing...
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Vikings
This site, a companion to the NOVA program on PBS, examines the Vikings and whether or not their reputation as "barbarians" is founded. Content includes a look at a Viking Village, the Norse people, Viking ships, the Viking alphabet, and...
Other
Alcyone Systems: "Beowulf," the Classic Epic
This Harvard Classics site has the entire text of "Beowulf" from the 1910 P.F. Collier and Son edition. Well organized so you can click easily to get to the "Beowulf Prelude," "Beowulf: XLIII," or anything between.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: "Beowulf" Full Text
This site from the University of Toronto offers "Beowulf" in its entirety with the original Old English lines and their modern English translations alternated, line by line.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: "Beowulf" (In Old English)
This Fordham University site offers the Klaeber edition of the Old English Beowulf in its entirety, with a link to a modern English translation.
Other
Folketinget: The Danish Parliamentary Electorial System
An in-depth look at the electorial system in Denmark.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Danish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Danish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Denmark
Provides an overview of the culture of Denmark. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Vikings?
Find out who the Viking were and where they came from. Learn where the Vikings settled in Britain and what life was like in the Danelaw.