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History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

Dark Ages

The Dark Ages were a time of great discontent, in the wake of the fall of the Roman Empire and in the time before the Middle Ages.

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Encyclopedia entry
From Wikipedia, the incredibly detailed online encyclopedia, comes this rundown of all that was the Dark Ages.

Dark Ages links page
Gateway to lots of Dark Ages info, focusing on the Franks, Goths, Lombards, Huns, Dark-Age Britain, and more.

Peasant Houses
Not everyone lived in the castles or manor houses that make this era so famous. See how the other 80 percent lived.

Dark Age Web
Site focuses on people and battles of the Dark Ages.

The Dark Ages
Balanced, good overall treatment of life during this difficult time.

Dark Age Britain
See what life was like after the Romans left.

Dark Age Scotland
After the Romans left, the Scots, Picts, and Caledonians fought for control of Scotland.

King Arthur
Historical and/or legendary who dominates this period in British history.

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