The term “Dark Ages” is a misleading label often used to dismiss the medieval Church. Modern historians have debunked this idea. Far from being a period of darkness, the Church preserved education, art, and science during this time:

• Monasteries preserved ancient texts and advanced agriculture.
• Universities, such as Oxford and Paris, were founded by the Church.
• Great cathedrals were built, demonstrating advancements in architecture and engineering.

The Catholic Church was a beacon of stability and learning in a turbulent period. The idea that the Church caused darkness is a myth from anti-Catholic propaganda during the Reformation.