The Middle Ages

Start of the Dark Ages

476

Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is removed from office. This event signifies the fall of Rome, and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

King Clovis

500

Clovis, the King of the Franks, takes control over French and Belgium territories and converts himself and his new territories to Christianity.

Justinian I becomes emperor

527

On this date, Justinian I, becomes the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

The plague at Constantinople

541

From the years 541 to 543, the Bubonic Plague infects the city of Constantinople.

Battle of Tours

Oct 10, 732

This date marks the end of the battle, where the army of Charles Martel, a.k.a. Charles the Hammer, comes out victorious, after stopping the Muslim armies from completely invading Western Europe.

The reign of Charlemagne

Jan 1, 742

From the years 742 to 814, Charlemagne (French for Charles the Great) ruled the Frankish Empire, and created the Carolingian Empire.

The Battle of Hastings

Oct 14, 1066

During this battle, the Norman army went on a conquest, and successfully captured England from the English. This event happened near Hastings, England. This battle changed English history.

First Crusade

Jan 1, 1096

This was an expedition that lasted from the years 1096-1099. In this event, European Christians raided the Islamic Empire in order to reclaim Jerusalem, their Holy Land.

Treaty of Verdun

Mar 2, 2022

This is the treaty that ended the Carolingian Civil War.

Justinian's Code of Law

Mar 2, 2022

This is the year that Justinian's Code of Law is created. This written code of laws resembles the modern-day Bill of Rights.