the Middle Ages

noun

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

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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 Chocolates Crafted for Royalty After touring the Prince’s Palace, continue strolling through the narrow alleyways dating back to the Middle Ages in Monaco’s original old town, Le Rocher. Lane Nieset, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Next year, a different historical period seems poised to infiltrate minds: the Middle Ages. Michael Gonchar, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 The estate has wine vats from the Middle Ages as well as a communal oven used by local home cooks. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 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 26 Jan. 2025.

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