Dark Ages

Britain’s ‘Dark Ages’ Reconsidered

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Britain's 'Dark Ages' Reconsidered: Beyond the Myth

For centuries, the period in Britain following the withdrawal of the Roman legions in the early 5th century AD has been cast in a gloomy, almost tenebrous light, often referred to as the ‘Dark Ages’. This narrative conjures images of a land plunged into chaos, literacy vanishing, and civilization regressing into a brutal, uncultured existence. … Read more

Beyond the ‘Dark Ages’: Re-evaluating a Contested Historical Term

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For centuries, a shadow has been cast over a significant swathe of European history, a period often referred to with a decidedly grim moniker: the ‘Dark Ages.’ This term conjures images of a time steeped in ignorance, barbarism, and a complete void of intellectual or cultural achievement. But what if this widely accepted narrative is, … Read more