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Barley Hall
Two photos and some background on the surviving medieval timber-frame house in York, plus admission times and a map.

The Jorvik Viking Center
Built on the site of a tenth-century Viking city in York, the center provides a vivid experience in the recreation of everyday life. Site includes introductory info with numerous photos and admission information for those fortunate enough to visit.

Middelaldercentret
The Medieval Centre for Historical Technology in Denmark engages in projects to study and reconstruct technology of the middle ages, and offers services to schools and societies as well as the general public. Danish and [http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/tyskmenu.htm]German[/link] versions are also available.

The Middle Ages as They Were, or As They Should Have Been?
This paper by Steven Muhlberger of Nipissing University focuses on the question as it applies to the Society for Creative Anachronism. Should all of the Middle Ages be re-created, or only the "best parts"?

The Middle Ages in Our Century
From your About.com Guide, a Renaissance Faire experience and some thoughts on the nature of Living History.

Renaissance Magazine
Subscription information and online marketing for the print publication, which deals primarily with historical info from a living history perspective. Some articles available online.

The Rus Project
This Finnish Viking ship project conducts experimental work to build ship replicas and sail them the way they were sailed in ancient times. Site includes info on past voyages, current projects, joining the crew, and the wreck used as a model for their replicas.

Shakespeare's Globe
Information on the recent reconstruction and on the original Globe theater.

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