The Middle Ages, or medieval period, describes the era in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century. This transformative age followed Antiquity and led into the Renaissance, profoundly shaping Western society, art, and governance.
The Middle Ages, or medieval period, describes the era in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century. This transformative age followed Antiquity and led into the Renaissance, profoundly shaping Western society, art, and governance.