Post-classical history (also called the Post-Antiquity era, Post-Ancient Era, or Pre-Modern Era) is a periodization commonly used by the school of "world history" instead of Middle Ages (Medieval), which is roughly synonymous. The period runs from about 500 to 1450 CE though there may be regional differences and debates. The era was globally characterized by the expansion of civilizations geographically, the development of three of the great world religions (Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism), and development of networks of trade between civilizations.
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Old World Architectural wonders of the Post classical era
Science and technology during the Post Classical Period
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Greek fire
from
Byzantium
was as a substance made of Napalm would burn all objects in its path. Inscription reads "the fleet of the Romans setting ablaze the fleet of the enemies".
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Engraving of
Ab? Sahl al-Q?h?
's perfect compass to draw conic sections..
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The Chinese invented both printing, and
paper money
. This bank-note and wood block are from the
Yuan dynasty
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Incan
Quipu
used for numeric calculations, communication, and historic records
Literature produced during the Post Classical Period
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Political Maps depicting the Post-Classical (Medieval) world
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Map of the world in the year of 500 CE.
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Map of the world in the year of 750 CE.
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Map of the Eastern Hemisphere in the year of 1200 CE.
Maps depicting the Later Post-Classical period.
Maps depicting Religion and Trade
Maps depicting Regional Developments
See
Post-classical history
at Wikipedia.