Episode 126: The Problems with The Dark Age
Dr. Thomas Whitley and Rev. Sam Harrelson discuss anniversaries and birthdays in the Facebook age, whether the Vikings referenced Allah in their gear, and why "The Dark Ages" is such a troublesome concept (and why we're currently in the midst of The Digital Dark Age).
Links:
- Sam Harrelson on Instagram: “It’s here (no, I’m not going to do a dorky unboxing video…maybe)!” • Instagram
- Debunking Viral Story, Art Historian Says ‘Allah’ Does Not Appear on Ancient Viking Garment | artnet News
- Dark Ages (historiography) – Wikipedia
- 6 Reasons the Dark Ages Weren’t So Dark – History Lists
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