Humanities Timelines

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  • 313 BCE

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    Constantine gave Christians and other worshipers the right to worship. The Edict also mandated the return of the property that was previously confiscated back to the Christians.
  • 285 BCE

    Rome split into East and West Rome by Diocletian

    Rome split into East and West Rome by Diocletian
    The young ruler Diocletian thought that the empire was far to big to be ruled effectively, so in theory the Empire was divided to improve communications and military response to external threats as of results Eastern Rome lasted far longer than the West
  • 325

    Nicene Creed

    Nicene Creed
    The Apostle's creed is also accepted by all Christian denominations. There were several groups that broke off from the main body of the church because they did not accept the Nicene Creed.
  • 410

    The sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes

    The sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes
    e city was attacked by the Visigoths led by King Alaric. At that time, Rome was no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire. The sack was a major shock to contemporaries, friends and foes of the Empire alike.
  • 413

    Theodosian Walls of Constantinople

    Theodosian Walls of Constantinople
    Theodosius II established Constantinople as the center of the new Eastern Rome
  • 509

    Reign of Clovis

    Clovis was the first king of the Franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler.Clovis is also significant due to his conversion to Christianity in 496.This adoption by Clovis of Catholicism led to widespread conversion among the Frankish peoples.(481-509)
  • 527

    Justinian becomes Emperor

    Justinian becomes Emperor
    Justinian ruled from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the historical Roman Empire
  • 537

    Hagia sophia is built

    Hagia sophia is built
    Higia Sophia was a Greek Orthodox Christian church, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. The date of its construction was in 537 AD.
  • Period: 584 to Apr 29, 641

    the Merovingian Dynasty

    The Merovingian Dynasty were a Salian Frankish dynasty that ruled the Franks for nearly 300 years in a region known as Francia in Latin
  • Apr 28, 630

    Muhammed conquers Mecca

    Muhammed conquers Mecca
    The conquest of Mecca was one of the most important victories for Islam and Muslims. Mecca is now regarded as the holiest city in the religion of Islam and a pilgrimage to it known as the Hajj is obligatory for all able Muslims.
  • Apr 28, 661

    The Sunni/Shia split

    Their division traces back to a Sunni–Shia schism following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the year 632. The dispute intensified greatly after the Battle of Karbala, in which Hussein ibn Ali and his household were killed by the ruling Umayyad Caliph Yazid I, and the outcry for revenge divided the early Islamic community.
  • Apr 28, 661

    Umayyad Empire

    Umayyad Empire
    It was the second of the four major caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. It is one of the largest empires in history in both area and proportion of the world's population.
  • Oct 10, 732

    The Battle of Tours

    The Battle of Tours
    It was fought on October 10, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army led by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, near the city of Tours, France.
  • Apr 28, 750

    The Abbasid Empire

    It was the third of the Islamic caliphates to succeed the Islamic prophet Muhammad.Though lacking in political power, the dynasty continued to claim authority in religious matters until after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt
  • Period: Apr 28, 750 to Apr 29, 887

    The Carolingian Dynasty

    It was a Frankish noble family with origins in the Arnulfing and Pippinid clans of the 7th century AD. The Carolingian dynasty reached its peak in 800 with the crowning of Charlemagne as the first Emperor of Romans in over three centuries.
  • Apr 28, 800

    The Byzantine Empire to recognize Charlemagne

    Charlemagne was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III in 800.Empress Irene had taken over for her son, Constantine VI, who had been deposed and blinded 3 years earlier by her supporters. The Pope was propping up Charlemagne as the rightful Roman Emperor, and disregarding Irene's role as illegitimate.
  • Apr 28, 900

    Abbasid: Baghdad as new capital

    Abbasid: Baghdad as new capital
    It was founded in the mid 8th century as the Abbasid capital, following the Abbasid victory over the Umayyad Caliphate.
  • Apr 28, 900

    Charlemagne and the Renaissance

    The Carolingian Renaissance was the first of three medieval renaissances. During this period, there was an increase of literature, writing, the arts, architecture, jurisprudence, liturgical reforms, and scriptural studies.
  • Apr 28, 900

    Diplomatic relation between Carolingian and Harun Al Rashid

    An Abbasid–Carolingian alliance was attempted and partially formed during the 8th to 9th century through a series of embassies, rapprochements and combined military operations between the Frankish Carolingian Empire and the Abbasid Caliphate and pro-Abbasid rulers in Al Andalus