What do we consider today to be the middle age?

Today, the Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval Period, is generally considered to span from the 5th to the late 15th century, roughly from the fall of the Western Roman Empire around 476 AD to the onset of the Renaissance around 1500 AD. This era is characterized by feudalism, the rise of Christianity, and significant cultural and political changes in Europe. It is often divided into three subperiods: the Early Middle Ages, the High Middle Ages, and the Late Middle Ages. The period is marked by developments in art, architecture, and literature, as well as significant events such as the Crusades and the Black Death.