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St. Benedict
St. Benedict had a profound veneration for the Holy Cross and for our Saviour Crucified. In virtue of the Sign of the Cross he wrought many miracles and exercised great power over the spirits of darkness. Medal was struck with his powers. -
Period: 400 to Aug 17, 1348
Middle Ages (Silvia Garcia)
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Oct 18, 622
Islam Founded
Religion based upon surrender to god who is one. -
Oct 18, 732
Battle of Tours
It stopped the spread of Islam (muslim belief) and let christianity continue flourishing, if not for the christians winning, the primary religion of the united states would be Islam -
Oct 18, 1000
Vikings discover the New World
They discovered America as any other history knowledge -
Oct 17, 1066
Battle of Hastings
decides who would takes the throne and be king of England. -
Nov 27, 1095
The First Crusade
They opened an era in which Western Europe came into direct contact with the great trade routes that united the civilizations of Eurasia For the first time since the fall of the Roman empire, western Europe was not isolated, but a part of a greater world. -
Oct 18, 1215
Magna Carta
Imporatant legal document in the history of democracy (rights and liberties described) -
Sep 15, 1254
Marco Polo
Famous for his travels. One of the first Europeans to travel into Mongolia and China. He became famous for his book that told the story of his travels along the Silk Road to China. -
Oct 18, 1260
Justinians Code
The first complete law of Rome, first time where all written in one place. -
Oct 18, 1384
Black Plague
It held 30-60% of population -
Carolingian Renaissance
A tradition of learning was established in European monastic communities ...
