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476
The Fall of Rome
Rome was sacked by Germanic people and the Roman Empire came to an end. -
500
Germanic Tribes
Germanic tribes such as the Franks dominate Western Europe, carving the region into small kingdoms. -
Jan 9, 732
Battle of Tours
At the battle of Tours, Christian armies stop the Muslim advance into Europe. -
Apr 11, 1000
European Economy
The European Economy begins to recover. The growth of trade and towns are signs of this revival. -
Jun 16, 1066
Conquest of England
William the Conquerer completes the Norman Conquest of England. -
Sep 26, 1066
King Harold
William invaded and conquered England. He defeated King Harold who was killed at the battle of Hastings. William brought feudalism and culture from France to England. -
Oct 12, 1096
Christian's Launch First Crusade
Christian's launch the First Crusade. -
Mar 15, 1147
Second Crusade
Second Crusade was launched. This crusade is genarally considered to have been a failure. -
Nov 8, 1200
Orders
The Dominican and Franciscan orders of Christian friars are founded. -
Jan 9, 1215
Power In England
King John approves the Magna Carta limiting royal power in England. -
Apr 12, 1337
War: England & France
The HUndred Years' War between England and France begins. -
Aug 28, 1347
Black Death in Italy
The Black Death breaks out in Italy. -
Aug 31, 1431
French Troops execution
After leading French troops to victory, Joan of Arc is executed by the Englsih -
Apr 9, 1492
Reconquista
Kinf Ferdinard and Queen Isabella complete the Reconquista in Spain. -
Jan 9, 1500
The Renaissance begins
The Renassainxce period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term joined by Pertriarch which means a rebirth od classical Greek and Roman ideas. -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne is crowned emperor by the pope and begins to unite much of Western Europe into a Christian Empire. -
Viking Raiders
Viking raiders plunge much of Europe into disorder, contributing to the emergence of European Feudalism.
