History of the Dark Ages – How the downfall of Rome plunged Europe into chaos

From Vikings to Byzantium and Charlemagne to the Saxons, explore the wide world of Dark Ages Europe

Are the stereotypes about the early-Middle Ages true or a fiction concocted during the Renaissance as they fell in love again with Classical history? Were witchcraft trials common? Did people only drink beer? Was the continent in a constant state of war? To get all the answers and much more, you’ll need to read our new special.

History of the Dark Ages delves into all of these topics, from the fall of Rome to the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, by way of the Normans, Vikings, Saxons and many more. Discover what life was really like in this period, the challenges people faced and some of the innovations that emerged.

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