In Search of the Dark Ages (1979-1981) - TV Show

The Dark Ages | Definition, Causes & History

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

Why Was 900 Years of European History Called ‘the Dark Ages’?

In the mid-10th century, Europe faced a formidable threat from the east. The Magyars, a nomadic tribe from the steppes of Central Asia, had been raiding and pillaging their way across the continent for decades. Their lightning-fast cavalry and deadly archery skills made them a terror to settled populations. However, in 955 AD, their reign of terror would come to an abrupt end at the hands of Otto I, King of Germany, in a battle that would reshape the political landscape of Europe. | Dark Ages Hi