The Middle Ages is also referred to as the "Dark Ages", because of the series of dark events, during this period, there was a loss of intellect, the lack of Latin writings, frequent warfare among the people and the loss of urban life. It is also considered to be the Dark ages because of the frequent famine and spread of diseases during this period.
The Throckmorton Plot Was An Attempt In 1583, By English Roman Catholics To Murder Queen Elizabeth I Of England And Replace Her With Her First Cousin Once Removed, Mary, Queen Of Scots.