History of the English Language, a short documentary films made by the British Council in 1943.
And a modern version by the Open University
Beowulf Reading in Old English (audio)
Seamus Heaney (famous Irish poet) reading his translation of Beowulf, Part 1
Seamus Heaney reading his translation of Beowulf, Part 2
The Animated Bayeux Tapestry depicting William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066.
The Canterbury Tales Prologue in Middle English
Understanding iambic pentameter