The Dark Ages | Definition, Causes & History

Why Was 900 Years of European History Called ‘the Dark Ages’?

In the mid-10th century, Europe faced a formidable threat from the east. The Magyars, a nomadic tribe from the steppes of Central Asia, had been raiding and pillaging their way across the continent for decades. Their lightning-fast cavalry and deadly archery skills made them a terror to settled populations. However, in 955 AD, their reign of terror would come to an abrupt end at the hands of Otto I, King of Germany, in a battle that would reshape the political landscape of Europe. | Dark Ages Hi

20 Myths about the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Medieval misconceptions: 12 myths about life in the Middle Ages – busted