Why the Dark Ages never actually existed
The Dark Ages weren’t so dark after all
LIFESTYLE History
When people think of the Dark Ages, their minds often conjure images of a world shrouded in ignorance and chaos, a time when civilization supposedly ground to a halt and violence was the norm. But what if that narrative is wrong? What if this period, spanning centuries, was filled with growth, creativity, and resilience? Far from a time of ignorance and decline, this era actually witnessed some remarkable advancements in art, science, and culture.
Beneath the misleading label, the medieval world was far from dark; it was a time of transformation, setting the stage for the Renaissance and beyond. Click through this gallery to see why, then, it was called the Dark Ages, and why this name is a lie.