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Were the “Dark Ages” really so dark?
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Selected thesis
The "Dark Ages" deserve their name.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Societies in the "Dark Ages" were less complex than in Classical Antiquity.
Pro claim 2
The fall of the Roman Empire plunged Western Europe into political chaos.
Con claim 1
Many important technological and artistic developments were made in the Early Middle Ages.
Con claim 2
The Early Middle Ages enjoyed a strong culture of learning.