0 a period in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the power of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was strong --
1 the period in European history, approximately between the years 500 and 1400, when the power of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian church was strong --
It is no surprise that the people of the Middle Ages were terrified of the trebuchet!
In ancient Greece, turtles were considered to come from hell.
From the Middle Ages until the 20th century, wooden hoops were used in games in many countries.
Despite the dangers, pale skin continued to be popular throughout the Middle Ages and beyond.
By the Middle Ages, around the 5th century, the sport of boxing had almost disappeared.
