Ancient Empires

  • 1356

    Holy Roman Emperor Elected By Nobles

    Nobles elect the new leader of the Holy Roman Empire by The Golden Bull Decree.
  • 1368

    Ming Dynasty Was Founded

    The Chinese overthrew the Mongols and started the Ming Dynasty.
  • 1415

    Portuguese captured Cueta

    In 1415, Prince Henry took over Cueta for a missionary.
  • 1428

    Mexica started conquering an empire

    Mexica started conquering other nations for sacrifice
  • 1433

    Zheng He's Last Expedition

    Zheng He's Expeditions were suspended one year before his death.
  • 1438

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests

    In 1438, the great leader Pachakuti launched military conquests out from Cuzco and expanded the empire for thousands of miles.
  • 1453

    Hundred Years' War

    After over 100 years of fighting, England finally yielded to France.
  • 1453

    Ottomans Take Constantinople

    The young Ottoman emperor, Mehmed II, ended the Byzantine rule by claiming Constantinople.
  • 1492

    The Reconquista Ends

    After about 700 years of claiming Muslim land, the reconquista ended with the conquest of Grenada.
  • 1556

    Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor

    Ruling 100 million subjects, Akbar became one of the most powerful men in the world.
  • Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    In 1613, nobles offered royal power to Romanov. The dynasty continued until 1917.