ClickClick on the warrior to listen to Gangster's Paradise, by Coolio (used as the theme song for the movie Dangerous Minds).

Old English Language Links

About Old English

Read the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac in Old English and listen to the audio.

Good Beowulf Translation online

The Lord's Prayer in Old English

Bede's story of Caedmon online

Old English Tower of Babel Transcription Exercise (.pdf)

Characteristics of Old English Poetry

Old English Web Site Directories

Old English History and Geography Links

Map of England in 600 A.D.

Map of Viking Routes

Sutton Hoo Archeological Site

Resources for Old English Poetry and Rap Music

Explanation of Accentual Verse (by poet Dana Gioia)

Article on Old English Poetry and Rap

Syd Allen's explanation of kennings with examples