The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three "ages": the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and Modern Times. The Middle Ages of Western Europe are commonly dated from the 5th century division of the Western Roman Empire and the barbarian invasions until the 16th century division of Christianity during the Protestant Reformation and the dispersal of Europeans worldwide in the start of the European overseas exploration. These various changes all mark the beginning of the Early Modern period that preceded the Industrial Revolution.

The Middle Ages are commonly referred to as the medieval period or simply medieval (sometimes spelled "mediaeval" or, historically, "mediæval").

The Early Middle Ages

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A slightly snowy Medieval Times is such a majestic sight. Dinner and inclement weather!
the_real_kristn (Kristn Owens) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:10:58 -0000
A slightly snowy Medieval Times is such a majestic sight. Dinner and inclement weather!
E meu filho pulando d alegria com o puta castelo medieval q o Papai Noel trouxe pra ele!! A caixa nem cabia no porta-malas do Spacefox!!rs
PeRRy_GiRL (Priscila L. Alcasar) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:56:41 -0000
E meu filho pulando d alegria com o puta castelo medieval q o Papai Noel trouxe pra ele!! A caixa nem cabia no porta-malas do Spacefox!!rs
@deejrandom Try Life in a Medieval City by Joseph Gies (link is too long for tweeting). It's a quick read.< Subscribe to Medieval RSS feed