The Middle Ages

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, The Middle Ages has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Nov 2021). In the episode "EP16 Powers Thrones and Dan Jones," Dan Carlin explores the Middle Ages as a central theme, discussing its significance from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. He highlights key events and figures, such as the Black Death, the Crusades, and the Carolingians, emphasizing their historical impact. Carlin also critiques common perceptions of the Middle Ages, suggesting that traditional narratives may overlook important complexities of the period.

In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to late 15th centuries, comparable with the post-classical period of global history. The medieval period is the middle epoch of the three traditional divisions of Western history: classical antiquity, the medieval period, and the modern period. The medieval period is itself subdivided into the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages.