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330
Constantine finds the new capital of the Roman Empire
Constantine founds the new capital of the Roman Empire. Byzantium was renamed Constantinople and it would become the capital of the Byzantine Empire. -
Period: 330 to Jan 1, 721
Byzantine Empire
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476
The Western Empire Falls
The Western Empire Falls. The Eastern Empire survives and now is labeled as the Byzantine Empire. -
526
Justinian's reign begins
Justinian's reign begins. He reconquers parts of the fallen Western Empire (Africa and Italy, Spain). He codifies the Previous Roman Laws into one document. Constantinople is the most glorious city in europe, with 500,000 inhabitants. -
Jan 21, 610
Heraclius becomes emperor
Heraclius becomes emperor. Temporary possession of Mesopotamia. The theme system is installed. The Empire's language changes to Greek. Eventual Lost of Syria, Palestine, and Egypt to Muslims. -
Period: Jan 21, 717 to
muslims vs. Constantinople
A large Muslim force besiege Constantinople by land and sea. The attack is held off. -
The Roman Empire divides in half
The Roman Empire divides in half, with the Eastern Roman Empire based in Constantinople and the Western Roman Empire based in Rome/Ravenna. -
Lombards invade
Lombards invade Italy, eventually taking Northern Italy from the Byzantines. -
Muslims attack
Muslims attack Constantinople -
Prince Igor of Kiev attacks Bithynia
Prince Igor of Kiev attacks Bithynia and later attacks Constantinople: The Byzantines destroys the Russian fleet -
Charlemagne is crowned
Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III in Rome. For the first time in 300 years, there is an emperor of the "East" and an emperor of the "West".
