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In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period (also spelt mediaeval or mediæval) lasted from approximately 500 to 1500 AD. It is the second of the three traditional divisions of Western history: antiquity, medieval, and modern.
Middle Ages, the period in European history from the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century CE to the dawn of the Renaissance (variously interpreted as beginning in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century, depending on the region of Europe and other factors).
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Apr 22, 2010 · Learn about the medieval period in Europe, from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance, and its culture, religion, politics and conflicts. Explore the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the Catholic Church, Gothic architecture and more.
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History of Europe - Medieval, Feudalism, Crusades: The period of European history extending from about 500 to 1400–1500 ce is traditionally known as the Middle Ages. The term was first used by 15th-century scholars to designate the period between their own time and the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Learn when the medieval era began and ended, and what happened during its three stages: Early, High, and Late Middle Ages. Explore the fall of Rome, the Crusades, the Black Death, the Renaissance, and more.
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Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the history, culture and art of the Middle Ages and Byzantium, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Explore the differences and similarities between Western and Eastern Christianity, the rise of feudalism, the crusades, the cathedrals, the icons and more.
Middle Ages, Period in European history traditionally dated from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. In the 5th century the Western Roman Empire endured declines in population, economic vitality, and the size and prominence of cities.