the Middle Ages

noun

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

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Performance poetry, or spoken word, is far from an entirely new art form; its roots can be traced to the oral poetry of Ancient Greece and the bards commonly found in the Middle Ages. David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025 What began in the Middle Ages as a guild for members of the building trades gradually grew into something much bigger. Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025 Glamour can even be found in the Middle Ages, with armour-style dresses transforming models into modern Joan of Arcs. Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025 According to The Spruce Pets, black cats have long been symbols of mystery and magic, with their reputation dating back to the Middle Ages. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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