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The Tudors
Tudor England 1485-1603
Web master Kelly Crispen provides a chronology of events in Tudor times, information on Tudor music, art, heraldry, the Tower of London, and the life of women in Tudor England. Check out the Tudor England Frequently Asked Questions and Life in Tudor England for fascinating information.  Web master Marilee Mongello also offers biographies, portraits, quizzes, and suggestions for  additional information.
Tudor History
William Shakespeare - Shakespeare Homepage
There are several sections in this web site including Frequently Asked Questions,  a Who's Who in Tudor History, Tudor Monarchs, Glossaries of Words.  The Topics in Tudor History provides information on music, food, and the War of the Roses. Lara E. Eakins is the web master. This is the web site of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust which offers detailed information on Shakespeare's education, what Stratford was like in Shakespeare's time, what did Shakespeare look like, and and outline of his life.
Shakespeare’s World:  Choose Your Path
Elizabethan England
Karen Swenson, an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech offers essays on Elizabethan politics, religion, medicine, science and technology, playwrights, and Shakespeare's theater. This is a web site prepared by English students at Springfield High School in Springfield, Illinois.  The topics covered include Art and Architecture, Historical Figures, Shakespeare and His Theatre.  In the Everyday Life section, there is information on Crime and Punishment, Fashion,  Food, Entertainment, and Medicine.
Virtual Renaissance
Life in Elizabethan England 
A Compendium of Knowledge 1558-1603
Check out the Virtual Renaissance from Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.  You will find information on Elizabethan laws, the Globe Theatre, clothing, food, and the monarchs Elizabeth I and Henry VIII. Maggie Pierce Secara provides a wealth of information on games, food, religion, fashion, children, weddings, education, and more for writers, actors, and re-enactors.
Renaissance, The Elizabethan World
Folger Shakespeare Library
A set of links to information on Life At Court, Heraldry, laws and treason, and links to Renaissance sites. The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is a world class research center on Shakespeare and is home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespeare materials.  You can find detailed information on Shakespeare's life, works, and his theater.
Elizabethi.org
Food Timeline-- history notes: Mesopotamia through Shakespeare
You will find detailed information on the life and times of Elizabeth I along with information on Elizabethan women, food, and religion. Lynne Olver provides information on food in Shakespeare's literature, what food was eaten at the Globe theatre and by peasants, and how to make your own Elizabethan cookbook.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Country
Shakespearan Feast
Stratford-upon-Avon is William Shakespeare's birthplace.  Use the links under William Shakespeare discover more about our famous Bardto find out about his life and what Stratford was like in Shakespeare's time. TeachersFirst.com offers a guide to putting together a Shakespearan banquet.
The Elizabethan Costuming Page
Renaissance Faire Costumes
Drea Leed, the web master of this site, is an expert in 16th century costume.  She offers an Overview of an Elizabeth outfit, Elizabethan Costume Research, Pictures of 16th Century Costumes, and Ye Olde Tudor & Elizabethan Head Shoppe. This Renaissance Fair site offers an explanation of dress during the Elizabethan period along with links for additional information.

 
 
 
Shakespeare's World
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These sites have been selected for their relevance to the eighth grade art and computer curriculums.  These choices are consistent with the selection policies of the library, and with the print and non-print materials available there.  Each site has been seen by the librarian and has been screened by the school's Internet filtering software.  However, the library, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and the Board of Education are not responsible for the content of these sites, which is subject to frequent change, nor for the content of any other sites to which these sites may be linked.