Middle Ages...
from CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca to nostupidquestions@lemmy.ca on 04 Oct 11:28
https://lemmy.ca/post/52782711

So…in let’s say 500 years from now, will the medieval period be the same time frame as it is now…?

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PonyOfWar@pawb.social on 04 Oct 11:36 next collapse

Unless there is a huge disruption in humanity’s view on history, yes. The “middle” refers to being the period between classical antiquity and the renaissance.

CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca on 04 Oct 15:31 collapse

I like that definition… thanks

DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone on 04 Oct 11:41 collapse

“Medieval” generally refers to about 500CE to about 1500CE (no doubt others will correct me with exact dates and definitions) rather than “that time about 500 years ago”, so I believe that the word “medieval” will continue to refer to that period of time. I’m sure that our current (to us) time period will become known by a different name.

“The 21st century is when everything changes”.