Middle Ages

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

476

We consider this date as the beginning of the Middle Ages. Romolus, the last emperor of Rome, got overthrown by Odoacer.

The born of Muhammad

570

This date is known for the born of Muhammad. He was an Arab religious, and also he was the founder of Islam.

Battle of Tours

732

This battle was fought between the Frankish kingdoms, and Muslim invaders from Spain. The Frankish kingdoms won a victory with the leading of Charles Martel.

William of Normandy, conquers England

1066

At the Battle of Hastings King Harold II of England was defeated by William the conqueror. Normans became the new rulers of England, which caused a significant change in English history.

Richard the Lionheart

1189

Richard I was crowned as the king of England in 1189. Everyone said, he was the greatest king of England.

The rise of the Mongol Empire

1206

The Mongol Empire was founded in 1206 by Temijin. He was the son of a Mongol chieftain, but later on, he changed his name to Chinggis Khan.

Beginning of the Hundred Years War

1337

The Hundred Years War started in 1337 and ended in 1453. It was based on a series conflict between England and France.

The Black Death

1347

The Black Death was a disease which caused very bad illness, or maybe death. The plague first struck in Asia, but it arrived to Europe in 1347

Printing Press

1444

The Printing Press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. He began experimenting with printing, and a year after he officially invented a printing machine, which he called The Gutenberg press.

Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper"

1482

"The Last Supper" is a famous painting. The painting represents an essential part of the Bible; Jesus and his 12 Apostles during the Last Supper.