The Archaic period followed the Greek Dark Ages , and saw significant advancements in political theory , and the rise of democracy , philosophy , theatre , poetry , as well as the revitalisation of the written language ( which had been lost during the Dark Ages ) .
The Archaic period followed the Greek Dark Ages , and saw the rise of democracy , philosophy , theatre , poetry , as well as the revitalisation of the written language ( which had been lost during the Dark Ages ) .