Redefining the Dark Age: From Bronze to Iron

The chapter explores the population decline post-Bronze Age collapse on the Greek mainland, prompting a shift towards referring to it as the Iron Age instead of the Dark Age. It discusses technological advancements in archaeology, challenges misconceptions about lack of progress in 'dark ages', highlights innovations like bi-metallic tools, and emphasizes the significant contributions of the Iron Age to Western civilization. The chapter also delves into the controversy surrounding the Dorian invasion theory and challenges traditional historical narratives about migration and invasions in the ancient Mediterranean.