the Middle Ages

noun

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

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The capital of Austria boasts Christmas market traditions that can be traced back to the Middle Ages which, combined with the rich history and architecture, makes this city a stunning spot to spend the holidays. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Red is a symbol of prosperity and was worn on the Roman New Year, while in the Middle Ages, wearing red became linked to underwear. Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024 Who Was Jesus’s Grandma? Livia Gershon December 22, 2022 Canonical scripture never mentions the parents of the Virgin Mary, but the body of St. Anne was vital to Christianity in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024 Belsnickel may have originated around the Middle Ages and is now well known across Pennsylvania, thanks to German immigrants who moved to the area, known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 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 4 Jan. 2025.

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