Britain’s ‘Dark Ages’ Reconsidered

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