Middle Ages

The fall of the Western Roman Empire

476

The fall of the Western Roman Empire, also known as the fall of Rome, was a process enduring from 376 till 476, which meant the loss of central political control in the Western Roman Empire, because the Empire failed to enforce its rules. Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman emperor of the west, was deposed by Odovacar, a Germanic prince, who had won control of the remnants of the Roman army of Italy in September 467 AD.

Charles "The Hammer" and the Battle of Tours

732

The Battle of Tours, other ways known as the Battle of Poitiers, was a battle in north- central France between the cities of Poitiers and Tours. Charles Martel, Martel meaning the Hammer, was a Frankish king, who defeated the Muslims, so they could not invade and conquer France, like they did in Spain. In October 732, Charles "the Hammer" won the battle.

Charlemagne, the Emperor of the Romans

800

Charlemagne was the son of Bertrada of Laon and Pepin the Short. He was the first emperor of the Romans, also referred to as the Holy Roman Empire. The Emperor was born around 742 and died in 814.

Treaty of Verdun

843

The Treaty of Verdun was the separation of the Frankish Empire made by the ruler named Louise, the son of Charlemagne, in August 843. He divided the Empire into three kingdoms among his three surviving sons Charles II, Lothair I and Louise II.

The Battle of Hastings

1066

The Battle of Hastings was a battle between the Normans and the Anglo- Saxons on October 14, 1066. The Normans won the battle by Duke of Normandy defeating Harold II of England.

The birth of natural rights

1150

The birth of natural rights began in the late 11th and early 12th centuries with the "Renaissance law". The laws, which were made during 1150 and 1300 are even used in todays world.

The Rebirth of Learning in the West

1300

The Rebirth of Learning in the West, also known as Renaissance, was a period of growth culturally and intellectually starting in Italy in the 14th century, which lasted around 200 years.

The Great Famine

1315

Between the ages 1315 and 1317 northern Europe suffered the Great Famine. In those two years, the population decreased extremely due to hunger and diseases. Another huge factor was the increasing numbers in cannibalism, rape and infanticide.

The Hundred Years War

1337

The Hundred Years War was a war between France and England. The King of France and the King of England had ongoing conflicts with each other, which led to a war lasting about 100 years, until 1453.

The Black Death

1348

The Black Death was one of the most devastating and quickly spreading global epidemic in the middle ages. The plague arrived to Europe in October 1347 and lasted until 1350. Nowadays it is believed that the disease came from the bite of fleas.