Projects
This page is a curated collection of well-written, step-by-step guides for learning Medieval History through hands-on, project-based practice.
What I cannot create, I do not understand — Richard Feynman.
These projects are meant to support learning throughout the curriculum, not only at the end.
By building, writing, creating, or reconstructing real artifacts in the field, learners develop practical understanding alongside theoretical study.
Tutorials
Compose your own epic poem
- How to Write an Epic Poem: Infographic (Infographic / Visual guide)
- How to Write Epic Poems in 8 Steps (Step-by-step article / Textual tutorial)
Construct your own genealogy
- Medieval Genealogy Family History Class Notes (Blog post / Instructional notes)
Design your own fortification
- How to build a medieval castle: A step-by-step guide (Step-by-step article / Historical engineering guide)
- 3D Guide - How to Build the Perfect Medieval Castle (Video tutorial / Visual walkthrough)
Compose your own monastic rule
- Making a Monastic Rule of Life (Article / Personal adaptation guide)
- St. Benedict & Creating Your Own Personal “Rule” (Blog post / Instructional overview)
Create your own illuminated manuscript
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Illuminated Manuscript (Article / Detailed procedural guide)
- Easy Ways to Make Illuminated Manuscripts (with Pictures) (WikiHow tutorial / Illustrated steps)
- How To Draw Illuminated Letters (Step-By-Step Tutorial) (Tutorial / Focused on decoration)
Reconstruct your own arms and armor
- Unlocking the Mystery of Medieval Armor medieval-history Pattern Making (Video tutorial / Pattern and construction guide)
Build your own medieval city
- The Medieval City Plan Generator (Online tool / Procedural generator with explanation)