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Hadrian built this wall as a precaution; it was a reminder for the Roman Empire to protect what it occupied, rather than being daft and conceited in haughtily expanding to their own detriment. Of course the lack of foresight in the Roman Emperors to follow meant that they were heedless to this ''warning''.
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Attila the Hun is one of the most known leaders in history. Head of the Hunnic Empire, he rivalled and instilled fear in the Roman Empire, conquering the Balkans, and attempting to conquer the gauls and Constantinople before being distabilised at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains.
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After being betrayed by a former member of their own army, Alaric, Rome was strangled; plagues and illness were beginning to set in as a result of the imports. The Visigoths cut off the supply lines shrewdly, chocking the heart of the Roman Empire, and leading to the beginning of their downfall.
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The visigoths, who occupied Rome then left due to lack of supplies, were defeated by the Hunnic Empire, while a diminutive Roman army faces the Huns.
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After the Visigoths sacked Rome, this started a surge in confidence, leading to the diminishing of the Western Roman Empire.
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Riothamus, who is said to also be King Arthur, assists the Romans against the Visigoths in Brittany as leader of the Britons.
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Known as the date for the fall of Western Rome, since after Odoacer deposed of Romulus Augustus, there was no rightful succeeder as emperor, starting anarchy and civil war. This began the Medieval Period; a time known as little development and documentation, even a step backwards from the technological superiority of the Romans. Odoacer becomes the first Barbarian leader of Italy.
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This is the final Battle after a memorable reign by King Arthur.
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The ostrogoths, a competing group of Vikings from Germania, are evicted from Rome.
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The medieval Period was a time of little sanitation and hygiene, hence the spread of diseases such as small pox.
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Persia is conquered by Byzantine forces. The relic of "The Jerusalem Cross" is retrieved from persians after its being stolen in 614.
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The Persian and Roman empires were two major, competing Empires, and this brought much warfare between the two great empires. Therefore the significance of this is quite substantial.
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Charlemagne eventually subdues the Saxon rebellion after 30 years of warfare.
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A shft to cultivation after a period of milder weather. Efficient farming tools, some discovered by the Romans and Carloginians, are implemented.
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This schism lasts 1000 years
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King Harold II of England defeats the Vikings under Harald Hardrada
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The Duke establishes himself as William the Conquerer, after the Normans conquer the English on this date.
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Battle of Hastings, fought between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy.
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William creates a census to document all the land holdings in the Kingdom, creating an efficient tax system
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In c1100, Geoffrey Marmoth is born. His legacy is the many scripts he wrote about the legendary King Arthur and his expeditions, and many of his pieces have been interpreted by historians to uncover truth and evidence from a little documented time.
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Robert agrees to recognize Henry as king of England in exchange for a yearly stipend and other concessions. The agreement temporarily ended a crisis in the succession of the Anglo-Norman kings
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Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats Emperor Henry V and stops German expansion eastward
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Henry V's first expedition to Rome, he is crowned Holy Roman Emperor
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William Adelin, the only legitimate son of King Henry I of England, drowns in the White Ship Disaster, leading to a succession crisis which would bring down the Norman monarchy of England.
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The Medieval Period is praised for its religious and political motions. Actions such as these are the impetus behind modern democracy rather than monarchy.
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One of the few technological developments in the Medieval Period, along with the teeth implements created by the Chinese.
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Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowns in the River Salef, leaving the Crusader army under the command of the rivals Philip II of France and Richard I of England, which ultimately led to the dissolution of the army.
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Richard's main aim was to recapture Jerusalem, and had many encounters with Saladin. To attempt Jerusalem, Richard would have to control the port of Jaffa, and after capturing Acre, he fought many battles against the forces of Saladin moving down the coast. This was in the Third Crusade.
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In the Medieval times, the Catholic Church was a major influence on everyday lives. This action is a rebellion against their control, breeding an intellectual society rather than a church brainwashed one, and beginning the Renaissance.
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Byzantine Constantinople is sacked, Zara Captured for Venice, creating the Latin Empire
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Fall of Normandy from Angevin hands to the French King, Philip Augustus, end of Norman domination of France
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This breeds the disgruntle of the Byzantine Empire towards the West and Western society, with the sack of Constantinople.
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This is a big event in the "France Brittany wars", as England was a treasured country for the Normans.
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Prior to the thirteenth century, Russia is ruled by westerners who found the Kievan state. Over time though, Russia retreats from the West, especially since the distance between Europe and Moscow is vast.
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Eventually, though, The Duchy of Moscow emerges and defeats the Mongols Khan, headed by Genghis Khan.
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Major event in religious calender. Especially since Jerusalem is the birthplace of Christianity, and Christianity was prominent in Europe.
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Crusaders ultimately withdraw. Mamelukes overthrow Ayyubid Dynasty
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Even after the revival of agricultural conditions, weather disasters reappear. A mixture of war, famine and plague in the Late Middle Ages reduces the population by one-half.
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In a period of constant war, resources were hard to obtain making famines common occurances
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The term Dark Ages to describe the preceding 900 years in Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 through to the renewal during the Renaissance.
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The three most influential of these are Crecy 1346, Poitiers 1356, and Agincourt 1415. Due to England's superiority in terms of military, they demolish the French in most of the battles.
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The black death establishes itself as one of the most devastating plagues ever, and reoccurs multiple times throughout the 15th century as well.
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Henry VII defeats Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth and becomes King of England
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The French and Brittany fought many viscious battles. The French are defeated at the Battle of the Spurs.
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Brought about by sacking of Rome yet again. A period of culture and religion, and much better sanity in comparison with the Medieval Period.
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The outbreak claimed 80,000 people in England. In London alone, over 20,000 people died of the disease
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was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution; in this period discoveries such as the round world are made.
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Although the Medieval Period was known as a time of diminutive development, religion was an important aspect of it. Many say Christianity established itself as a leading religion in this period.
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Charlemagne incorporated art, culture, and religion and his rule was strongly influenced by the Catholic Church, therefore having a large influence on Europe.
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Chalemagne is declared dead at Aachen.
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Rivers were important as a source of water and fish, and in such a time of plight these resources are vital.
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The Vikings were influential in many sackings and helped shape the dark ages
