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With its roots medi-, meaning "middle", and ev-, meaning "age", medieval literally means "of the Middle Ages". In this case, middle means "between the Roman empire and the Renaissance"—that is, after the fall of the great Roman state and before the "rebirth" of culture that we call the Renaissance. This same period used to be called the "Dark Ages", since it was believed that in these years civilization all but vanished. And indeed, for most Europeans in these centuries, it was a time of poverty, famine, plague, and superstition, rather than the age of magic, dazzling swordplay, towering castles, and knights in splendid armor displayed in today's graphic novels and video games.
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ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Throughout the Bronze Age and medieval centuries, Armenian vineyards thrived under the rule of kingdoms and monasteries.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
This time, the reality star, 44, and musician, 31, went full-on medieval, tying the knot in a castle tower in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025
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“Medieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medieval. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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