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  • 476

    Fall of Roman Empire

    Fall of Roman Empire
    Final day of the Roman Empire, completely falling to the hands of invading Huns and the Goths.
  • Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300

    Middle Ages

  • Dec 1, 627

    Roman-Persian War

    Roman-Persian War
    Last major battle between the two great civilations, peace established soon after.
  • Jan 1, 715

    Beowolf

    Beowolf
    This Anglo-Saxon pic poem was created between 672 and 782.
  • Jan 1, 1023

    Abbadid Dynasty

    Abbadid Dynasty
    An Islamic dynasty that was created after fall of western caliphate.
  • Jan 1, 1095

    First Crusade

    First Crusade
    Result of the massacre of many Christians; European Christians march to Jersualem (Muslim territory) to reclaim their Holy Land.
  • Nov 27, 1095

    Pope Urban II's Speech at Clermont

    Pope Urban II's Speech at Clermont
    This was the famous speech leading to the First Crusade.
  • Jan 1, 1129

    Knights Templar

    Knights Templar
    Most trained, talented soldiers in the Crusades. Recognized by their unique white mantle and red crosses. This group lasted for almost two centuries.
  • Jan 1, 1328

    Black Death

    Black Death
    Spanned from 1328-1351 and spread across the trade routes; originated in the Gobi Desert. 7500 dying every day.

  • First Viking Raid

    First Viking Raid
    Ocurred in eastern coast of England, this and the following raids were very devasting because the Vikings had many advantages, including element of suprise.

  • Code of Civil Law

    Code of Civil Law
    Also known as: Corpus Luris Civilis. Tribonian organized basis for Roman Law, editing and sorting the many documents having to do with civil laws.

  • Fatimids conquer North Africa

    The Shi'ites, or Fatimids were able to take control over much of North Africa in the early 10th century, being from Egypt.