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When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex.

Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This timeless wisdom captures the indispensable labor of preparation. Across ...

Celebrations for medieval peasants were frequent and centered around religious holidays, and the longest and most festive of these was Christmas. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI When people think of ...

A time of innovation, philosophy, and legendary works of art: the realities of the medieval period (500 to 1500 C.E.) in Europe may surprise you. Many know the years before the Renaissance and ...