Module 10 explores the Medieval Period that began in the 5th century after the final invasion of Rome by the Visigoth warriors.  What followed was a steady wave of migratory invasions into Western Europe beginning with the Anglo-Saxons in Great Britain. The Franks emerged in the 8th century in both Francia and Germania- present day France and Germany, followed by the Ottonians, a succession of Saxon emperors who came to power by the 10th century.

In 1939, archaeologists discovered the now famous Sutton Hoo ship burial. Filled with treasures, the ship had never been out to sea. Instead, it was a perfectly preserved example of the tradition of ship burial from Early Medieval Europe.

Visit the museum website for the Viking Ship Burial Museum located in Oslo, Norway. Located in the museum is the famous Oseberg ship burial that's interlaced with animal reliefs and motifs that are synonymous with the early medieval style. This specific ship burial was discovered containing the remains of two women, 14 horses, three dogs, and an ox.

Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel was originally built in his own capital of Aachen, Germany. Inspired by both Rome and Ravenna, Charlemagne was inspired by Justinian's San Vitale. He brought Byzantine Splendor to Aachen and incorporated his personal mantra of Renovatio Imperil Romani. It kinda makes you want your own personal mantra, right?!

Visit the Aachen Cathedral’s museum website located in Aachen, Germany. The website offers a 3D virtual tour of Charlemagne’s Palatine Chapel, an interactive historical timeline, and a photo archive of the cathedral’s treasury. You can even peek at Charlemagne’s shrine!