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  1. Middle Ages - Wikipedia

    In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, comparable with the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall …

  2. Middle Ages | Definition, Dates, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica

    Feb 3, 2026 · Middle Ages, the period in European history from the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century ce to the period of the Renaissance (variously interpreted as beginning in the 13th, 14th, …

  3. Medieval Times History – Life, Culture & Events Of The Middle Ages

    This hub provides a structured overview of the major phases of medieval history, with links to detailed articles exploring people, events, warfare, religion, and daily life.

  4. Origin and Definition of the Term "Medieval" - ThoughtCo

    May 12, 2025 · The term 'medieval' comes from Latin, meaning 'middle age', first used in the 19th century. Most scholars think the medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century CE.

  5. Middle Ages: Summary, Facts, and Timeline - World History Edu

    Mar 3, 2021 · The Middle Ages refer to a period in history that spanned from the time Rome fell to the time the Ottoman Empire rose. What this means is that it lasted for about a millennium, from the late …

  6. History Articles About The Medieval Period (Middle Ages) | HistoryExtra

    Read everything you need to know about the medieval period – aka the Middle Ages – the period in European history between the fall of the Roman Empire in the west (5th century) to the Renaissance …

  7. Medieval Era | Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

    The medieval era, often called The Middle Ages or the Dark Ages, began around 476 A.D. following a great loss of power throughout Europe by the Roman Emperor. The Middle Ages span roughly 1,000 …

  8. Time Period Index (Medieval) - World History Encyclopedia

    World History Encyclopedia content on Medieval.

  9. Smarthistory – The Middle Ages, an introduction

    Introduction Classicism and the Early Middle Ages The Middle Ages, an introduction A new pictorial language: the image in early medieval art The classical past The medieval calendar Mapping the world

  10. When Was the Medieval Period and How Long Did It Last? A …

    May 26, 2024 · Spanning approximately 1000 years from the 5th to the 15th century, the medieval period saw the formation of European kingdoms, the rise of the Catholic Church, the ravages of the …