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Medieval Perspectives: Dark Ages The idea of the medieval era as a "dark" and violent time is one which stands in sharp contrast to the feeling of relaxation many people take from the music today. The two images are largely distinct, with music enthusiasts more often finding the music tranquil, and those wit

Slate Sign In Sign Up Why Are the Middle Ages Often Characterized as Dark or Less Civilized? Why Are the Middle Ages Often Characterized as Dark or Less Civilized? Slate Sign In Sign Up SlateQuoraThe best answer to any question.Jan. 15 2015 7:17 AM Why Are the Middle Ages Often Characterized as Dark or Less Civilized?

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Home >> The Dark Ages The Dark Ages The Dark Ages – Defining the Darkness The Dark Ages as a term has undergone many evolutions; its definition depends on who is defining it. Indeed, modern historians no longer use the term because of its negative connotation. Generally, the Dark Ages referred to the period of t

Dark Ages is a term of historical periodization traditionally meaning the Middle Ages . It emphasizes the demographic, cultural and economic deterioration that supposedly occurred in Western Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire . The label employs traditional light-versus-darkness imagery to contrast the da