30. The Myth and Reality of the ‘Dark Ages’
Was the era after Rome’s fall truly a “Dark Age”? Historians continue to debate the term’s accuracy. While it’s undeniable that Europe saw political, economic, and cultural decline, there was also resilience and transformation. Monasteries preserved knowledge, new kingdoms arose, and the foundations of modern Europe began to form. As History Extra suggests, this period was not just an age of darkness, but one of profound change. Re-examining the “Dark Ages” reveals a world both lost and reborn.
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