the Middle Ages

noun

: the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500

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Though the first Law of the Sea dates to the Middle Ages, oceans are profoundly difficult to regulate and manage—especially as some governments abandon climate policy. Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026 Before that, in antiquity and the Middle Ages, church institutions and even popes — Gregory the Great — had slaves, Kellerman said. Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 But the intricate decorative motifs are unique to Pyrgi and an influence from Genoese control over the island in the Middle Ages—they're essentially medieval graffiti. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 Comer was also fascinated by her research, and in particular attitudes to the body and soul during the Middle Ages. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Middle Ages

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“The Middle Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Middle%20Ages. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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