The roots of this development can be found in the ancient times. Some scientific researches could be witnessed during the period of Roman Empire. The Roman imperialism ended in the Europe in 5th century, and it was the beginning of the end.
During the Roman Empire, Greek was the language of science, but the knowledge of Greek declined during the transition. Moreover, the scope of education was reduced due to de-urbanization. In the 6th century, education was moved to churches and cathedrals, which had the complete focus on teaching the doctrines of Bible. Italy, Spain and southern parts of Gail were the places, where the education was going on modestly. These were the places where influence of the Roman Empire was most long lasting. Learning started to emerge in Ireland and Celtic lands. At these places, Latin was thought to be a foreigner language, and people had a huge interest in learning and teaching the Latin texts. Until this time, people’s interest towards the study of nature was limited to the practical aspects rather than abstract ones in various countries. For instance, monks showed their interest in the motion of stars in order to compute the exact time of prayer. Similarly, motions of sun and moon were determined for calculating the date of Easter.
English monk Alcuin of York was assisted by Charles the Great in 800 A.D. for the educational reforms. The study of astronomy was concerned with this reform, which was meant for both practical and theoretical reforms. From 787, laws were passed for the restoration of the old schools and the establishment of new ones. These schools were under the responsibility of monasteries and cathedrals.
In 1050, which was the beginning of the high, European scholars started seeking the knowledge in the existing texts of Greek and Arabic. A number of Arabic texts were available during that era, which were full of scientific knowledge. Many of these texts were translated into Latin by the scholars like Gerard of Cremona. The new medieval universities were benefitted from the translated texts. The works of Aristotle were also rediscovered, and the scientific studies of the motion of earth and heavenly bodies were conducted. The first half of the 14th century, which is counted under the late middle-ages, the scientific work of some great thinkers was witnessed, like William of Ocean, John Philoponus etc.
With the end, scientific revolution began, but there was definitely some role of middle times in the later scientific developments.
Despite the less scientific progress, the people of the middle-ages seem progressive in their lifestyles in various aspects. Their clothing styles are still the allure for the people. The medieval clothing has been adopted by the fashion industry of today because of its elegance.
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