Dark Ages: What Are They and Are We Headed for One Adam Sedia RTF Lecture

Dark Age is a term bandied about shamelessly in discourse, but in its strictest sense a dark age occurs when a society completely loses literacy. This presentation will explore three dark ages: the Greek Dark Ages after the fall of Mycenean society (11th8th centuries BC); the Nubian XGroup after the fall of the Kushite Empire (4th6th centuries AD); and SubRoman Britain after Romes withdrawal (5th6th centuries AD). In each case, we will examine what caused the loss of literacy, how literacy returned, and lessons we can learn for today. Speaker Bio: Adam Sediais a poet, essayist, translator, and classical composer. He has published three volumes of poetryVisions Beyond, InquietudeandThe Springs Autumn, and his poems and essays have appeared in publications includingThe Chained Muse, The Society of Classical Poets journal, andIndiana Voice Journal. His music can be heard on hisYouTube channel. He lives in his native Northwest Indiana with his wife and children, where he practices law