The Dark Ages

  • Period: 200 to

    The Dark Ages

  • Constantine is born
    272

    Constantine is born

  • Holy Roman Empire
    306

    Holy Roman Empire

  • The Battle of Milvian Bridge-outcome
    312

    The Battle of Milvian Bridge-outcome

    This was the first step to Constantine becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire and was thefirst step of the Roman Empire becoming christian
  • Council of Nicaea-outcome
    325

    Council of Nicaea-outcome

    The Council of Nicaea untied christians and created the Creed of Nicaea. The council was created by Constantine and helped to unify christianity in the Empire
  • Alaric is born
    370

    Alaric is born

  • Odoacer is born
    433

    Odoacer is born

  • Clovis is born
    466

    Clovis is born

  • Falll of the Roman Empire
    476

    Falll of the Roman Empire

  • Justinian and Thoedora came into power
    527

    Justinian and Thoedora came into power

  • Hagia Sophia is built-outcome
    537

    Hagia Sophia is built-outcome

    Hagia Sophia was the eastern roman empire's main church and helped to create the Greek Orthodox branch of christianity.
  • The Plague-outcome
    541

    The Plague-outcome

    The Justinian plague killed up to 1/4 of the Eastern population and prevented Justinian from reuniting the Roman empire
  • Bede is born
    Sep 27, 672

    Bede is born

  • The Battle of Tours-outcome
    Sep 27, 732

    The Battle of Tours-outcome

    Charles Martel pushed the invading muslims back and preserved Europe for Christianity.
  • Charlemagne is born
    Sep 27, 742

    Charlemagne is born

  • Charles Martel "The Hammer" is born

    Charles Martel "The Hammer" is born

  • Saint Benedict is born

    Saint Benedict is born

  • Alfred the Great is born

    Alfred the Great is born

  • Ivar the Boneless is born

    Ivar the Boneless is born

  • Viking Raids

    Viking Raids