Dark Age History
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The Dark Age name given by the scholars is due to the fall of the great Roman Empire in Europe. The Roman Empire was rich in culture and heritage during this period which was destroyed by Vandals, Barbarian Goths and Huns that brushed away the Europe from east and north. These people destroyed excellent architectures and monuments which were a sign of great Roman Empire.More...
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Dark Age Creations
The concept of Dark Ages is not a thinking of modern nineteenth century. The Dark Age creations were unique of their times then the previous era. The Dark Ages saw creations of weapon and armors for the soldiers fighting for their land. Many of the inventions were developed to conquer the enemies morale and for protection of their own warriors.
Weapons like arrows, spears, axes and swords were made for the foot army to penetrate the enemy’s belly and protective equipments like the Jack Chains were typically used in that period to protect the foot soldiers. Foot soldiers at that time were not equipped with protective plate armors as the other ranks used to. But, they were supported with padded arming jacket for protection of the upper body.More...
Dark Age Punishment
The punishments given to the culprits in the Dark Ages were severe and rough. The punishments that were given in the Dark Ages include physical punishments, life imprisonments and public floggings. Believes and perceptions in the Dark Ages were different during this period, people think the crime committed in the society are due to supernatural influence, people are possessed by evil spirits or occupied by devils that is making them to do such offenses.More...
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