History

The ancient to the modern world: an overview

  • The End of the Era
    476

    The End of the Era

    Horrible Histories - The fall of the Roman EmpireAncient Rome's Eastern Empire collapses, starting a period in Europe known as the Middle Ages.
  • Chaos in India
    550

    Chaos in India

    Timeline of History of South AsiaGupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India
  • Muhammad's Discovery
    Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad's Discovery

    Evidence of Muhammad's Record of the Qur'anMuhammad begins to record the most important religious text in Islam - The Qur'an; he died 22 years later in 632
  • New Zealand is Colonised
    Jan 1, 750

    New Zealand is Colonised

    History of New ZealandPolynesians colonise New Zealand
  • William the Conqueror
    Jan 1, 1066

    William the Conqueror

    William the ConquerorWilliam the Concqueror leadsa Norman army to defeat the Anglo-Saxons and win control of England
  • The First Crusade
    Jan 1, 1095

    The First Crusade

    European CHorrible Histories - The First Crusade seven Crusades over the next 200 years.
  • Inca & South America
    Jan 1, 1100

    Inca & South America

    Civilization of IncaInca civilisation emerges in South America
  • Khmer King
    Jan 1, 1140

    Khmer King

  • Japan Shogunate
    Jan 1, 1185

    Japan Shogunate

    ShogunJapan comes under the rule of its first shogun (a military leader); shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years
  • Genghis Khan
    Jan 1, 1206

    Genghis Khan

    Genghis KhanGenghis Khan unites Mongol tribes for the first time
  • Kublai Khan
    Jan 1, 1260

    Kublai Khan

    Kublai KhanKublai Khan (grandson of Genghis Khan) is declared ‘Great Khan’ and becomes a powerful Mongol leader
  • Kublai Khan and the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty
    Jan 1, 1278

    Kublai Khan and the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty

    Kublai KhanUnder the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
  • Ottomon Empire
    Jan 1, 1299

    Ottomon Empire

    Ottoman EmpireOsman IThe Ottoman Empire founded under the rule of Osman I
  • The Black Death
    Jan 1, 1347

    The Black Death

    Black DeathFirst evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death
  • Aztec Empire
    Jan 1, 1427

    Aztec Empire

    Aztec Triple AllianceAztec Empire founded in central Mexico
  • Christopher Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christoper ColumbusItalian explorer Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
  • Spanish destroy Aztec Empire
    Jan 1, 1521

    Spanish destroy Aztec Empire

    Spanish destroy Aztec EmpireSpanish forces destroy the Aztec Empire in central America
  • The Moghul Empire
    Jan 1, 1526

    The Moghul Empire

    Mughal EmpireThe Moghul Empire is established in India
  • Emperor Charlemagne finds Holy Roman Empire

    Emperor Charlemagne finds Holy Roman Empire

    Emperor Charlemagne founds the Holy Roman EmpireEmperor Charlemagne finds Holy Roman Empire; he was the greatest ruler of Western Europe during the Middle Ages
  • Angkor Empire

    Angkor Empire

    Blog about King Jayavarman llAngkor/Khmer Empire founded by King Jayavarman ll; under his leadership, the Khmers adopt Hinduism
  • The Vikings

    The Vikings

    About the Vikings Vikings first attack England, starting a 200-year regime of terror for England and Europe