What is 22 - 50?

The Middle Ages: A Period Between 22 and 50

The period roughly encompassing the years 22 to 50 falls within the Late Antiquity or the Early Middle Ages, a time of significant transition. It is a relatively small slice of time in the big picture, which makes it difficult to make big observations that are valid for every single place in the world.

  • Roman Empire: The Roman%20Empire was still a dominant power. This was a time of internal strife and political machinations. The empire's vastness also meant that conditions varied widely from region to region.
  • Early Christianity: The Early%20Christianity was expanding across the lands of the Roman Empire. These were very important years for establishing many traditions.
  • Germanic Migrations: The Germanic%20Migrations played an important role on how Europe started to look later on.
  • Cultural and Intellectual Developments: Though less dramatically than in later periods, there were ongoing cultural and intellectual developments. These ranged from the codification of laws to developments in philosophical thought, particularly influenced by early Christian thinkers.