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The Fall of Rome: marks the beginning of the Middle Ages in 476 A.D emperor, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barabrian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another
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Saint Columba had constructed an abbey. this helped convert the picts to christianity until it was destroyed by vikings.
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Long conflict leaves both Empires Exhuasted. This unabled them to cope against the newly United Arab Armies. The Arab armies were under Islam in the 630s.
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Muhammed had died but still had accomplished many things. He helped all of Aribia become Muslim by this point. Muhammed was born in 570 and died 632 therefor he 62.
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Death of Bede.Bede was later regarded as "the father of English history".
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This ancient tool of navigation was first used in Europe. This was an early tool for Marine navigators, astrologers, astronomers.
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The Compromise of 1107 was suggested by Adela, the sister of King Henry, the Investiture Struggle in England is ended. This compromise removed some friction between the English monarchy and the Catholic Church.
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This will mark a 19 year period of Government strife and Civil War between the supports of Stephen and Matilda, and end with the crowning of Matilda's son.
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They were organized in a manner something between a professional association, trade union, a cartel, and a secret society. An important result of the guild framework was the emergence of universities.
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The Magna Carta is sealed by John of England. This marks one of the first times a medieval ruler is forced to accept limits on his power.
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Marco Polo publishes his tales of China, along with Rustichello da Pisa. A key step to the bridging of Asia and Europe in trade.
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The Black Death ravages Europe for the first of many times. An estimated 20% - 40% of the population is thought to have perished within the first year. This was believed to have wiped out as many as 50% of Europe's population by its end.
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The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe. First print published in English (Vulgate)
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The Hundred Years' War ends. England's once vast territories in France is now reduced to only Calais, which they eventually lose control of as well.
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Christopher Columbus reaches the New World. Age of Discovery into the New World begins
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The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Pertrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals.
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The Code of Civil Law was created by the emperor Justinian.This compiled centuries of legal writings into three parts of one body of law.
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Survived in Italy until the invasion of franks. The kingdom was divided into a varying number of duchies, ruled by the dukes, which were subdivided into buildings at the level of each city.
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Generally considered the beginning of the Viking Age that would span over two centureis. The Viking age had reached as far south has Hispania and far east has the Byzantine Empire. Plus Present day Russia
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Northumbria, East Anglia, and Mercia were overwhelmed. The vikings have taken over many places and cities. making them a very powerful organization.
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King Edward the Elder of Endgland was the son of King Alfred, defeats the Northumbrian Vikings. This battle happened at tettenhall: the bikings never raided south of the Humber River again.
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The first movement of the Catholic Church using spiritual means to limit private war, and the first movement in medieval Europe to control society through non-violent means.
