How Dark Were the Dark Ages?

Were the Middle Ages, also known as the Dark Ages, characterized by oppression, ignorance, and backwardness in areas like human rights, science, health, and the arts? Or were they marked by progress and tolerance? Anthony Esolen, an English Literature professor at Providence College, explains. You can support PragerU by clicking  videos are great, but to continue producing high-quality content, contributions -- even small ones -- are greater. Do you s