Bertrude

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  • The Pyramids of Giza are built (approximate)
    2500 BCE

    The Pyramids of Giza are built (approximate)

  • Period: 460 to 600

    The Scots expand their kingdom overseas from Ireland to Scotland

  • Early predecessor of chess appears in India
    500

    Early predecessor of chess appears in India

  • First record of chocolate drink being made by the Mayans (approximate)
    500

    First record of chocolate drink being made by the Mayans (approximate)

  • Distinction between capital & lowercase letters in the Latin alphabet is invented by Irish monk-scribes (approximate)
    600

    Distinction between capital & lowercase letters in the Latin alphabet is invented by Irish monk-scribes (approximate)

  • Construction of the Grand Canal, begun under the reign of Emperor Wen, is completed in China
    618

    Construction of the Grand Canal, begun under the reign of Emperor Wen, is completed in China

  • Beginning of the Hijra era, also the year 1 on the Muslim calendar
    622

    Beginning of the Hijra era, also the year 1 on the Muslim calendar

  • The kingdom of Wagadu, also known as the Ghana Empire, begins to flourish (approximate)
    700

    The kingdom of Wagadu, also known as the Ghana Empire, begins to flourish (approximate)

  • Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome
    800

    Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome

  • Leif Erikson makes landfall in North America (approximate)
    1000

    Leif Erikson makes landfall in North America (approximate)

  • Grave of Franconian woman uncovered during renovation work in Würzburg's Old City.

    Grave of Franconian woman uncovered during renovation work in Würzburg's Old City.

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