The Middle Ages An Introduction
The Middle Ages is a period between the Greek and Roman Classical Period (Antiquity) and the Renaissance. It dates from the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West in the year 476. However, there aren't any fixed dates. The most conventional dates marking the Middle Ages is circa 400-500 AD and it lasted for 1, 000 years (i.e. up to 1, 400 AD). The Dark Ages refer to the period of cultural stagnation between the glory of classical antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Before the fall of the Roman Empire, Constantine accepted the Christian religion in the year 312 AD. Although Christianity was not the official religion, it became the religion of the majority and Christians were stopped being persecuted for their beliefs. This is very important as religions have also cultural content which happens to be one of the most important ingredients to Western and Modern Mediterranean culture.
In 476 AD, there was the fall of the Roman Empire and......
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