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Jan 1, 700
The Vikings: Monumental discoveries
The Vikings were the European group to discover Greenland which they later transformed into colonies. They were also the first Europeans to find the Americas. The Vikings were an extremely important group of people as they were the discoverers of many unknown areas of land. The Vikings were also rulers of England for a period of time. -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
The battle of Hastings was the war which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II of England. The battles was fought seven miles from Hastings at the destination named Senlac Hill. Many lives were lost during this battle including King Harold II himself who was killed during the war. (His death was thought to have been caused by an arrow to the eye) William the Conqueror was later titled as the ‘first Norman king’ of England on Christmas Day in 1099. -
Jan 1, 1096
The first crusade
The year 1099 marked the debut of the first crusade instructed by the European army. There were an extensive number of crusades, all these battles were in attempt to retr The year 1099 marked the debut of the first crusade instructed by the European army. There were an extensive number of crusades, all these battles were in attempt to retrieve land from the Islamic borders. After continually failing at their attempt to retrieve that land a series of crusades later descended. -
Jan 1, 1099
The introduction of the feudal system
The feudal system was introduced into Medieval Europe during the ruling period of William the Conqueror. The feudal system deciphered where certain people were ranked. An example of this ranking being that the Pope was at the top of the Feudal system. The reason for this as he had the closest interaction with God. Those lower on the feudal system included serfs and farmers. -
Jan 1, 1163
Notre Dame Cathedral is built
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France was built in the year 1163. The bishop of Paris at the time, Maurice de Sully, decided that the spectacular city was deserving of an equally spectacular cathedral. The cathedral was built in a gothic style.The structure took over one hundred years to build, finally being completed in the year 1272. The church is a significant landmark to many Catholics and is thought to be dedicated to the respected Mary, the mother of God. -
Jan 1, 1200
The introduction of universities
Before universities and educational programs were introduced into the world only the extremely wealthy could afford private tutors. Close to the conclusion of the twelfth century tutors and their students joined forces and pursued to create collaborative educational programs. By the year 1200 universities soon became established in France and Italy. More countries around the world later followed. These schools were a major breakthrough in the education world. -
Jan 1, 1274
The Mongols attempt to invade Japan
In the year 1274 AD the first attempted invasion of Japan on Mongolia’s behalf takes place. The Mongol ships were struck by a natural disaster on their voyage to Japan. Whilst attempting to invade the foreign country Mongol attackers were hit by an enormous typhoon, this storm destroying their ships, forcing them to abandon their plans. These event reoccurred again in the year 1281, ending in the same circumstances. -
Jan 1, 1299
The Ottomans: Beginning
The Ottomans were a minor Turkish tribe who were ruled by Osman I. The Ottoman Empire began in the year 1299 and continued until 1683. Over time the tribe began to take power throughout their country. The Ottoman tribe continued to grow, gaining more power as they grew. The tribe took over many parts of Asia, Africa and Southern Europe. -
Jan 1, 1300
The Renaissance: Beginning
The Renaissance was a time period throughout the fourteenth to the seventeenth centuries. The Renaissance was began in the 1300’s in Italy. The Renaissance was a time period where the world began to value art and trade. After beginning in Italy the Renaissance began to expand to further areas of Europe. Italy started to become extremely wealthy for their use of the Silk Road and for their trading schemes. -
Jan 1, 1336
Ashikaga Takauji overrules the Kamakura bakufu
In 1336 AD Ashikaga Takauji overruled the Kamakura bakufu. During 1336 Takauji’s army managed to capture the area of Kyoto. Despite the warrior’s battle, he was however not pronounced the leader of the entire area. Takauji assigned himself as the Shogun of the Kyoto region whilst there was also another ruler leading the Northern areas of Kyoto. This circumstance continued on for a period of roughly fifty years. -
Jan 1, 1346
THE OUTBREAK OF THE PLAGUE IN CENTRAL ASIA
Initially the plague of the 14th century commenced in the year 1346. The plague was recorded too have been transported via fleas on rats. The plague did not discriminate between its casualties, killing all despite their positions. The plague continued its along the significant trade route, the Silk Road. This was how the plague was transported throughout Asia to Europe. -
Jan 1, 1348
The Black Death
The Black Death occurred in many parts of Europe. The plague initially began in the year 1348. The Black Death was a chronic illness which caused almost half of Europe’s current population to perish. The disease was thought to have been spread by rats which were infected with the disease. As the disease was extremely contagious victims were known to have been isolated and kept away from those without the deathly plague. -
Jan 1, 1348
SPREAD OF THE PLAGUE
In the year 1348 the pandemic of the Black Death spread to Europe. As assumed in medieval times, the Black Death was transported via fleas carried on the backs of rats. The bacteria which was the initial ‘disease’ which caused the plague was Yersinia Pestis. This bacteria was depicted throughout the rat’s stomachs. After being induced with a rat bite, the rats would then enable the bacteria to expand and grow inside themselves. The next victim of the infected rat was evidentially then diagnosed. -
Jan 1, 1348
THE BLACK DEATH IN ENGLAND
The commonly spoken era of the Black Death in the 14th century occurred throughout Europe. Due to the disgusting and filthy living conditions portrayed throughout England in the 1300’s, this caused an increasingly and easy spread of the disease. With the lack or hygiene and sanitary knowledge, most civilians were oblivious to the necessary and vital laws of personal hygiene. It was known that throughout London approximately 20,000 people were killed as a result of the pandemic. -
Jan 1, 1381
THE PEASANT'S REVOLT
In the year 1381 the peasant’s revolt was a prominent occurrence. After the horrific event of the Black Death, peasants finally decided that they deserved better rights and more pay. The demanded more money and better working and living conditions, evidentially, due to the lack of workers after the plague, this request was granted. Peasants soon became more highly regarded and also began to be able to own their own land. -
Jun 28, 1575
The battle of Nagashino
This battle commenced in the year 1575 AD on the 28th of June. The two opposing armies, led by Takeda Katsuyori and the combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu went head to head in the legendary battle. The battle took place on the Shitaragahara plain located in central areas of Japan. Over the period of the brutal battle, Oda and Tokugawa eventually won, succeeding in their conquest. -
Jun 21, 1582
Oda Nobunaga dies
In the year 1582 AD on the 21 June, the previous conqueror of the Nagashino battle died. Oda Nobunaga was a member of the Fujiwara family. He was a highly regarded Japanese warrior who assisted with the defeat of feudal wars. Oda Nobunaga over powered the Ashikaga shogunate and influenced many people of Japan at the time to follow under his rule. Oda Nobunaga was also a prominent member of the government at the time. -
Toyotomi Hideyoshi conquers all of Japan.
Beginning his life as the son of a peasant Hideyoshi worked throughout most of his upbringing. Being viewed as quite a trustworthy and hard working person Hideyoshi was assigned with an amount of money which he soon fled with. Hideyoshi embarked on his journey back to his home land where he worked and engaged with the adolescent Oda Nobunaga. In the year 1590 Hideyoshi eventually went on to on to conquer Japan, he is today viewed as “one of the most remarkable men in history”. -
THE GREAT PLAGUE OF LONDON
Despite the fact that the plague had been protruding the Earth for centuries, a major occurrence of the plague, titled as the ‘Great Plague’, occurred in London throughout the years 1665-1666. The symptoms were depicted as large buboes and also by blackened body parts. Eventually the conclusion of the plague was reached. In the year 1666, the Great Fire of London wiped out the pandemic. Despite the severe and deadly event of the fire, the occurrence was also beneficial for the removal of the pla -
The Khmer Empire: Angkor
The Khmer Empire was formed in the year 802 and lasted until the 1300’s. The Khmer Empire was an ancient empire founded by Jayavaram II. The Khmer Empire’s capital city was Angkor. The city was known to have been one of the empire’s greatest achievements. The city was well equipped with water and farming land adequate for growth and development. This land supplied the empire with a vast selection of food, which was used to feed the empire’s exwas used to feed the empire’s extensive population.
