Faculty and staff from New York University's French Department and Bobst Library, with support from an anonymous donor, have created this site to present video clips of performances of medieval narratives. The intent of the site is to use performance to improve teaching medieval literature, since most medieval narratives were originally intended for performance. Video offerings include a performer singing the opening lines of the Nibelungenlied accompanying himself on an Irish harp; a student reciting from memory a passage from Chretien de Troyes, Perceval, in which the Grail appears and Perceval remains silent; and an excerpt from a public performance of Beowulf. Search for clips by selecting criteria, such as language, title, author, or musical instruments, from drop-down menus, or select "list site contents" to see all available clips listed. The videos are accompanied by full catalog records, with background on the performance, plot summaries, and length of the clip.