Middle Ages
The Middle Ages, the medieval period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance, are sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages.
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The centuries following the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D. are often referred to as the Dark Ages—but were they really?
One of the worst plagues in history arrived at Europe's shores in 1347. Five years later, some 25 to 50 million people were dead.
People living in the Middle Ages likely used or came across these objects in their daily lives.
The French heroine and saint was labeled a heretic, fraud, sorceress and cross-dresser.
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
In the 9th Century, Charlemagne rules over most of Europe and brings a renaissance of religion and culture to the continent.
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Swords and lances weren't the only weapons of choice during bloody battles of the Middle Ages.
These ancient 'barbarians' were anything but primitive.
The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s.
Land was traded for loyalty and service under the system.
These factors helped seal his triumph over the English king.
Charles the Great was a medieval king who established a vast Carolingian empire and was eventually crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
Find out how the Battle of Hastings forever changed England—and the English language.
