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The Dark Ages

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Embrace the Complexity of Histories

The period known as the Dark Ages, spanning from the fall of Rome to around 1000 AD, is often neglected or misunderstood in traditional narratives that frame history as a consistent progression of improvement. This traditional view, referred to as 'wig history,' overlooks the intricacies and contributions of the time between the ancient civilizations and the subsequent flourishing of the Renaissance and Enlightenment. Acknowledging this gap encourages a more nuanced understanding of historical development, emphasizing that progress is not always linear and that each period, including those deemed as regressive, holds significance in the broader tapestry of human history.

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