Module #1 Introduction to Medieval Naval Warfare Overview of the importance of naval warfare in the Middle Ages, key players, and technological developments.
Module #2 Early Medieval Naval Warfare (500-1000 CE) Examination of the naval capabilities of the Byzantine Empire, Vikings, and other early medieval powers.
Module #3 The Viking Age of Naval Warfare (800-1100 CE) In-depth analysis of Viking naval tactics, ship design, and raids.
Module #4 The Crusades and Naval Warfare (1095-1291 CE) Discussion of the role of naval warfare in the Crusades, including the siege of Acre and the Crusader Kingdoms.
Module #5 The Rise of Maritime Republics (1000-1300 CE) Exploration of the growth and naval strategies of city-states like Genoa, Venice, and Pisa.
Module #6 Galleys and Oared Vessels Technical analysis of galley design, construction, and operation.
Module #7 Sailing Ships and the Age of Exploration Examination of the development of sailing ships, including the carrack and caravel, and their impact on naval warfare.
Module #8 Naval Tactics and Fleet Command Study of medieval naval tactics, including ramming, boarding, and ambushes.
Module #9 Ship-to-Shore Warfare and Amphibious Operations Analysis of medieval amphibious warfare, including beach landings and siege warfare.
Module #10 Maritime Trade and Piracy Examination of the importance of maritime trade and the rise of piracy in the medieval period.
Module #11 Naval Battles and Campaigns (1000-1300 CE) Case studies of significant naval battles and campaigns, including the Battle of Sluys and the War of Saint-Sardos.
Module #12 The Hundred Years War at Sea (1337-1453 CE) In-depth analysis of the naval aspects of the Hundred Years War, including the Battle of Sluys and the Battle of La Rochelle.
Module #13 The Ottoman Navy and the Fall of Constantinople (1453 CE) Study of the rise of the Ottoman Navy and its role in the fall of Constantinople.
Module #14 Naval Warfare in the Baltic and North Seas Examination of naval warfare in the Baltic and North Seas, including the Hanseatic League and the rise of Dutch naval power.
Module #15 Naval Warfare in the Mediterranean (1300-1500 CE) Analysis of naval warfare in the Mediterranean, including the battles of Alcázar and Zonklar.
Module #16 Naval Technology and Innovation Discussion of medieval naval technological advancements, including the development of the sternpost rudder and the astrolabe.
Module #17 Naval Logistics and Supply Chain Management Examination of the challenges of naval logistics and supply chain management in the medieval period.
Module #18 Admirals and Commanders:Medieval Naval Leadership Biographical analysis of famous medieval admirals and commanders, including Roger of Lauria and García Álvarez de Toledo.
Module #19 Naval Warfare and Chivalry Exploration of the relationship between naval warfare and chivalry in the medieval period.
Module #20 Naval Warfare in Literature and Art Analysis of the depiction of naval warfare in medieval literature and art, including works like the Cantar de Mio Cid.
Module #21 Naval Warfare and State-Building Examination of the role of naval warfare in the development of modern states, including Portugal and England.
Module #22 The End of the Medieval Period and the Dawn of Modern Naval Warfare Overview of the key developments that mark the transition from medieval to modern naval warfare.
Module #23 Comparative Analysis of Medieval Naval Warfare Comparative analysis of medieval naval warfare across different regions and cultures.
Module #24 Historiography of Medieval Naval Warfare Discussion of the historiography of medieval naval warfare, including key historians and their contributions.
Module #25 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Medieval Naval Warfare Exploration of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of medieval naval warfare, including archaeology and anthropology.
Module #26 Case Studies in Medieval Naval Warfare In-depth analysis of specific cases of medieval naval warfare, including the Battle of Sandwich and the Siege of Malta.
Module #27 Debate and Controversy in Medieval Naval Warfare Examination of ongoing debates and controversies in the field of medieval naval warfare, including the role of the Viking longship.
Module #28 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Naval Battles and Strategy in the Middle Ages career
