Outline of the Middle Ages

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Middle Ages:

Contents

• Essence of the Middle Ages
• Periodization
• Medieval history by region
• Medieval history by subject
• History of medieval history
• Medieval history scholars
• Medieval historical societies
• Medieval themed festivals and recreational events
• Leaders during the Middle Ages
• Related lists
• References

Middle Ages – periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern.