The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three "ages": the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and Modern Times. The Middle Ages of Western Europe are commonly dated from the 5th century division of the Western Roman Empire and the barbarian invasions until the 16th century division of Christianity during the Protestant Reformation and the dispersal of Europeans worldwide in the start of the European overseas exploration. These various changes all mark the beginning of the Early Modern period that preceded the Industrial Revolution.

The Middle Ages are commonly referred to as the medieval period or simply medieval (sometimes spelled "mediaeval" or, historically, "mediæval").

The Early Middle Ages

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A League Of His Own
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Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is famous for more than his batting stats.
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A little piebald sea duck fetches $120,000 at auction. A lot, but no where near the record of $856,000.
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An illustration from the creator of Peter Rabbit sells for nearly $600,000 in London.

Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events

Aug 28: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:05:25 -0500
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Aug 28: Gallery Activities - Truth in Beauty: Symbolism of Art Nouveau Jewelry
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:05:25 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIn this curatorial gallery talk led by Meghan Melvin learn about the Art Nouveau movement in the special exhibition "Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry." Examine the exquisite craftsmanship and discover the potent themes of fin-de-siecle masterworks by artists such as Rene Lalique and Lucien Gaillard. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Aug 28: Guided Tours - Art of Asia
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:05:25 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Asia, Oceania and Africa(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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