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Fall of the Roman Empire
The fall of the Roman Empire is the milestone that began what we now refer to as the Medieval Times or Middle Ages. There are many speculations to why and how such a massive political power fell. New ideas still emerge, to this day. -
Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500
Medivel Times
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Oct 17, 673
Stirrups
Stirrups were introduced again ti the armies and their horses so they wouldn't fall off as they rode. -
Oct 10, 732
Battle of Tours
The Battle of Tours was fought between the Muslims and the Christians, to stop the northern advances of the Islamic into Western Europe. -
Mar 10, 1040
Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva rode through the streets of her town to prove that her townsfolk were honorable and wouldn't look at a naked lady. Her ride was memorable because it gave women a voice during a time that women were repressed and sheltered. -
Sep 24, 1066
The Crossbow
THe crossbow was invented in ancient China but was re-introduced to Europe during WIlliam the Conqueror's invasion into Europe from Normandy. -
Oct 11, 1066
William of Normandy
William the Conqueror, was a French diplomat that was the only person that would conquer England and then rule until his death in 1086. -
Apr 17, 1080
Queen Maude
Married to King Henry I, known for her religious devotion and being kind to the poor. -
Nov 12, 1096
The Crusades
A war between the Roman empire and the Arabs for control of Jerusalem. -
Feb 27, 1215
Magna Carta
An agreementt between King John and his nobles to protect the rights of the nobles and the Kings people. With this document, the nobles couldn't make any laws or decrees without the help of the nobles and the people. It was the first step towards democracy. -
Sep 6, 1271
Marco Polo
An Venetian Merchant that travelled with his family to China in search of new merchant items to sell. -
Jun 1, 1337
Hundred Year War
A war between the English heir, Edward III and French competition, Philip for control over France. The conflict lasted from 1337 until 1453 -
May 20, 1347
The Plague
More commonly known as the balck death, will kill almost half of Europe before it is eradicated. More common int overpopulated, rat-infested cities. Brought over from Central Asia on the Silk Road, spreading the epidemic throughout Europe. -
Apr 8, 1429
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc lead the French to the victory of the English, many times over until she was burned at the stake for sorcery, in 1431. -
Dec 12, 1444
New Inventions
The printing press is invented by Johannes Gutenburg, this is also known as the start of the renaissance. -
Dec 13, 1453
Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire
THe Ottoman Empire captures the city, Constantinople. -
Jul 7, 1492
Christopher Columbus
A Spanish explorer that sailed west to find a new trade route to Asia and discovered the Americas. -
Oct 22, 1500
Renaissance Begins
Leonardo Da Vinci began the rebirth of classic art by painting, "The Last Supper". The renaissance was the start of a new era of art and classical music and even plays. -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne promotes education for all, even women. He united most of Western Europe and is considered the father of the French and German Monarchies -
Vikings Run Out
Alfred the Great, King of England, runs the Vikings out of Europe. -
Viking Invade
Vikings invaded the northern European countries until 1042
