Science was alive and well in the
“ Dark ages “
There's no shortage of myths about the Middle Ages, like the oft-repeated — and
Easily Debunked -
notion that everyone back then thought the Earth was flat.
Another common misconception is that scientific progress largely went dark during this era, snuffed out by the medieval church. But if you ask University of Cambridge historian Seb Falk, the reality is far brighter. ...
Article
“ Dark ages “
There's no shortage of myths about the Middle Ages, like the oft-repeated — and
Easily Debunked -
notion that everyone back then thought the Earth was flat.
Another common misconception is that scientific progress largely went dark during this era, snuffed out by the medieval church. But if you ask University of Cambridge historian Seb Falk, the reality is far brighter. ...
Article
Discover Magazine
Science Was Alive and Well in the Dark Ages
Medieval times were not as scientifically stunted as we think. Historian Seb Falk explains how those myths arose — and what science looked like.