Dark and dramatic depiction of the funeral of a Viking, his body being set to sea on a burning pyre. Standing on the shore, to the right of the composition, are a crowd of Viking men and soldiers with arms and weapons raised as the burning ship carrying t. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Alonso de Mendoza
The fall of Rome plunged Europe into the Dark Ages, a period characterized by cultural and economic regression. However, it also set the stage for the birth of modern Europe. The former territories of the Roman Empire evolved into distinct nations, each with its unique culture and identity.
The Church, which had been a part of Roman society, emerged as a dominant force in this new world. It preserved the remnants of Roman culture and knowledge, bridging the ancient and medieval worlds.
