the Middle Ages

noun

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

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It was established as a Roman city, declined during the Middle Ages, and was reborn during the Renaissance. Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The Ruspoli family has direct lineage back to the Middle Ages and the reign of Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Patrons were able to indulge in a limited food menu, all while catching dance performers, puppet shows and more entertainment dedicated to the Middle Ages. Rashad Alexander august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 The book considers the work of European artists, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and into the twentieth century. Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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