Byzantine History

By Awest
  • Nov 27, 1095

    Emperor Alexios I contacts Pope Urban II for military help in the MIddle East

    Emperor Alexios I contacts Pope Urban II for military help in the MIddle East
    In the 11thh century, the holy land became a huge conflict to the European christians. The Turks threatned to invade so Alexios appealed for Pope Urban to help.
  • Aug 21, 1204

    Fourth Crusade (attack on Constantinople)

    Fourth Crusade (attack on Constantinople)
    western european armed expedition to conquer muslim controlled Jerusilism by invading through Egypt instead they ended up sacking the city of Constantinople.