List of Digital Resources for Medieval Studies in German-speaking Countries

The Middle Ages have been brought into the digital era through the extensive digitisation of medieval source material, transforming the scope and breath of medieval studies. The field has long embraced digital methodologies, with medievalists praised as early adopters since the 1940s. German-speaking countries have brought forward innovative projects ranging from digital editions, interactive maps, to comprehensive databases and computational analysis.

The following pages present a curated list of 164 digital resources and repositories for medieval studies that are initiated or located in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The list is not comprehensive and ongoing. It was made to aid scholars in navigating the dynamic landscape of digital medieval studies, promoting collaboration and providing insight into the field's development. The selected projects are supportive resources dealing with the Middle Ages (up to 1500) and have a clear research goal. It covers diverse topics like numerology, heraldry, monastic life, and architecture. Most of the listed digital resources are freely accessible.

The projects are classified by their digital methods, as described in more detail on a separate page. The descriptors and types used to describe the projects distinctly highlight the interdisciplinary nature of medieval studies in the digital age. This list emphasises the transformative potential of digital resources, offering a starting point for continued exploration and expansion in the evolving landscape of digital medieval studies.

This repository is created within the sub project B02 Virtuelles Mittelalter, curated by Juliet Diekkämper with the help of Suzette van Haaren. Sources gathered in 2023-2024.