A Catalan Astronomical Manuscript of the Fifteenth Century Article by Mark D. Johnston discusses how the manuscript can aid scholars in understanding medieval scientific and technological study. Available in Volume 1 of Essays in Medieval Studies. An overview of the various theories concerning the contribution of the stirrup to feudalism, by Paul J. Gans at his Medieval Technology Pages. The Stirrup Controversy John Sloan's examination of the theory that the advent of the stirrup caused or contributed to the development of feudalism, provided by Lynn Nelson at the University of Kansas. The Medieval Technology Pages Choose the alphabetical index or the timeline to access dozens of hyperlinked pages by Paul Gans on medieval technology.
References provide sources used and are hyperlinked to technological info.
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. Also available in Danish and German. A Revolution in Timekeeping This segment of A Walk through Time by the National Institute of Standards and Technology follows the development of mechanical clocks in Europe from the early 14th century onwards. The Technology and Culture of the Manuscript Book Enlightening introduction to the importance of the codex manuscript to society, by Martin Irvine at Georgetown University, includes links to some very nice graphics. Sponsored Links Swords, Knives, Replicas of Guns and Armor Medieval Swords, Bowie Knives, Fencing Foils and Armor from Spain and the USA are our specalties.