39 Facts about the Middle Ages - mental_floss List Show Ep. 430

Why are the middle ages called the middle ages? And why do some conspiracy theories suggest that the middle ages never happened? Is there a difference between the middle ages and the dark ages? This episode of The List Show is all about facts about the Middle Ages.

The List Show is a weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John shares some facts about his new favorite time period, the Middle Ages!

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