Newfound peace and stability allowed for the growth of creativity, creating a literary shift from Epic to Romance, and architecturally from Romanesque to Gothic.The Medieval Age began after the fall of the Roman Empire. Through his deep rooted desire to rid society of evils, namely Thomas of Marle, Louis VI fought evil-doers and brought peace to region. Romanesque art was popularized in Europe, especially during the reign of Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire. The economic stability produced by the Feudal system allowed for the creation of these new techniques, funded primarily.