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The earliest historical for of the English language. It was spoken in England as well as parts of Scotland.
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One of, if not the oldest long story in Old English. Commonly noted as one of the most important works in Old English literature.
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Vikings came from Sweden, Denmark, and Norway to invade Britain. the first place the Vikings raided was a small island called Lindisfarne
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A collections of annals in Old English that narrate the history of Anglo-Saxons. Anglo-Saxons were people who inhabited Great Britain during the 5th century.
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An invasion and occupation of England by the Norman Army. Flemish and French soldiers were led by Duke William II of Normandy.
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The Doomsday Book was a great land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. He would write down the resources that are being owned by England at the time.
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London becomes the Capital of England and later becomes one of the most well known places on earth, along with New York and Paris.
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Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
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A collection of 24 stories written in Middle English
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Discovered by Johannes Gutenberg, this invention made the spread of new revolutionary.
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Christopher Columbus set sail trying to find a quicker route to India, instead he discovered North America.
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The English Renaissance was an artistic and cultural "Rebirth" that spread throughout England.
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Authorized by King Henry VIII of England, The Great Bible was published to be read aloud during church services in the Church of England.
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William Shakespeare was regarded as the worlds greatest writer in the English language. He had done remarkable things to further the English language such as creating over 1700 words that we still use today.
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A collection of William Shakespeare's plays. Considered as one of the most influential books ever published in the English language.
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The 13 colonies of the United States won their independence from Great Britain after fighting a 22 year long war.
