Medieval Europe

Definition

Medieval Europe refers to the historical period that spanned from roughly 476 CE (fall of Western Roman Empire) to 1453 CE (fall of Byzantine Empire). It was characterized by feudalism, chivalry, religious influence of Christianity, and cultural shifts.

Related terms

Crusades: Military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church aiming to retake Jerusalem from Muslim control during medieval times.

Gothic Architecture: Architectural style characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses used in cathedrals during medieval Europe.

Black Death: A devastating pandemic caused by the bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, resulting in a significant loss of population.