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Were The Dark Ages Really That Dark?

Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

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Reevaluating the Dark Ages: Myths and Realities

This chapter re-evaluates the notion of the Dark Ages, often considered a time of cultural decline after the fall of the Roman Empire. It argues that this period was not just one of darkness, but also of continuity and significant intellectual and cultural developments, largely influenced by the Catholic Church.

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