dark ages (Meaning)

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dark ages (n)

the period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance

The Dark Ages, also known as the Early Middle Ages, spanned from roughly the 5th to the 10th century in Europe.
Historians often refer to this period as the Dark Ages due to the scarcity of written records and a decline in cultural and intellectual pursuits.
The collapse of the Western Roman Empire marked the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe.
During the Dark Ages, Europe experienced widespread political instability and frequent invasions by barbarian tribes.
The lack of centralized authority during the Dark Ages led to a breakdown in trade and economic activity.
Education and literacy declined significantly during the Dark Ages, with few individuals able to read or write.
The Dark Ages saw a shift away from urban centers and a return to rural, agrarian lifestyles.
Despite the challenges of the Dark Ages, some advancements in agriculture and technology continued to occur.
The spread of Christianity throughout Europe was a significant cultural development during the Dark Ages.
The end of the Dark Ages began with the Carolingian Renaissance in the 8th century, marking a revival of learning and culture in Europe.

the period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance

dégringolades, devolutions, degenerations, sunsets, degradations, eclipses, nadirs, decays, declinations, declines

rises, rises, ascents, growths, developments,developments, ascents, growths, advancements, evolutions

The Dark Ages, also known as the Early Middle Ages, spanned from roughly the 5th to the 10th century in Europe.

Historians often refer to this period as the Dark Ages due to the scarcity of written records and a decline in cultural and intellectual pursuits.

The collapse of the Western Roman Empire marked the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe.

During the Dark Ages, Europe experienced widespread political instability and frequent invasions by barbarian tribes.