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476
The Fall of Rome
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 -
563
Mission in lona
Saint Columba had constructed an abbey. this helped convert the picts to christianity until it was destroyed by vikings. -
Aug 10, 602
Last Great Roman Persian War
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. -
Jun 8, 632
Death of Muhammed
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. -
May 27, 735
Death of Bede.
Death of Bede.Bede was later regarded as "the father of English history". -
Dec 18, 1050
The Astrolabe
This ancient tool of navigation was first used in Europe. This was an early tool for Marine navigators, astrologers, astronomers. -
Aug 29, 1107
Compromise of 1107
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. -
Feb 27, 1135
The Anarchy begins in England
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. -
May 2, 1193
The First known Merchants Guild
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. -
Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta
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. -
Dec 19, 1298
Marco Polo
Marco Polo publishes his tales of China, along with Rustichello da Pisa. A key step to the bridging of Asia and Europe in trade. -
Mar 17, 1347
Black Death
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. -
Oct 23, 1381
The Bible
The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe. First print published in English (Vulgate) -
Sep 12, 1453
The hundred years' War Ends
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. -
May 23, 1492
Christopher Columbus and the New World
Christopher Columbus reaches the New World. Age of Discovery into the New World begins -
Jan 16, 1500
The Renaissance Begins
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. -
Code of Civil Law
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. -
Kingdom of the Lombards founded
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. -
Vikings attack on Britian again.
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 -
Earlist known Printed book in China
Northumbria, East Anglia, and Mercia were overwhelmed. The vikings have taken over many places and cities. making them a very powerful organization. -
King Edward Defeats Vikings
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. -
Peace and Truce of God Formed
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.
