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In 865 the Great Heathen Army formed, and became a strong invasive army. The army was made of Norwegian and Denmark soldiers.
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After the late 870's, the Great Heathen Army vanquished the large majority of North-Eastern countries in England. A peace treaty was established in order to protect political boundaries. PHOTO FROM - https://forum.christogenea.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2238
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During the mid 10th century, Denmark started to become a major power in the Second Viking Age. As their kingdom grew powerful, raiding Vikings targeted the British Isles.
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As the Vikings expanded their horizons, it was only a matter of time before they discovered America. The vikings were the first Europeans to reach the continent. Evidence found in 1960 proves the Vikings appearance in North America.
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King Cnut is one of many Anglo-Saxon prominent figures. He was born in Denmark and was the son of a Danish prince named Sweyn Forkbeard. After his father passed, Cnut became a vicious ruler, and conquered large areas of Northern Europe.
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By 1066, the Viking Age had well been ended. Majority of all Scandinavian kingdoms had become Christian, and viking culture was being reformed into Christian European culture.
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The Divine Comedy is a long poem written by Dante. The poem follows the story line of Dante's journey from darkness to his discovery.
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Best known for his lyric poetry and love poems, Petrarch becomes the first humanist and modern man. In addition to this he is named the poet laureate of Rome.
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One of the most relevant examples of Italian Gothic style architecture is present within Brunelleschi's design of the Florence Cathedral dome.
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During the 1450's, Gutenberg creates a revolutionary turning point in printing. Gutenberg's printing press made mass production of novels and newspapers possible.
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The Gutenberg Bible was one of the earliest major books printed during the German Reformation. It was printed using the mass-produced metal type printer.
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Among one of the earliest Bibles printed using mass-production printers, the Gutenberg Bible is an essential piece of the German Reformation. The mass printing of this book marked the beginning of the German Reformation.
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In partnership with his younger brother, Lorenzo de Medici ruled Florence. His family first attained power and wealth in Florence during the 13th century, so Lorenzo was an experienced ruler.
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Columbus led his three ships out of the Spanish port and towards the US. His goal was to sail west until he reached Asia, but he landed upon the US.
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The Treaty of Tordesillas was put into place and resulted in the division of newly found land outside of Europe. The Treaty was signed in Spain on June 7th, 1494.
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A masterpiece of the renaissance, David, is created by Michelangelo during the the 1500's. The sculpture stands 17 feet tall, and took months to create.
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The Mona Lisa, a half-length portrait painting created by Leonardo da Vinci, was painted during the 1503. This painting was one of the most essential pieces made during the Renaissance, and is the most popular portrait around the world.
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The Sistine Chapel is a chapel within the Apostolic Palace. Michelangelo began painting the ceilings of the chapel in 1508 and provided historians a look into the culture during Michelangelo's time.
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In 1510 Martin Luther and another monk were sent to Rome on a mission to carry out business of the Augustinian order. The two traveled on foot and found food and ministries along the way.
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Using fresco paint styles, Raphael represents education in Athens. This piece can be found in the Apolitical Palace.
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October 31st is not just Halloween, it is also Reformation Day. The anniversary of Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church.
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The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Doing so took many trips around the world, and constant communication with those in England.
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On June 20th, 1520, the night of tears occurred. News had reached Cortes that had reached his land, and he fled by nightfall.
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After an extended period of time the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire fell through. The Aztec capital fell to Cortes after the Spanish conquistador led his army to defeat to empire once and for all.
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While the world as we knew it began to grow economically, rates of slavery increased. The capture of King Cauhutemotzin led to a major slave rebellion.
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As Martin Luther continued to spread his believes, the divide between the Roman Catholic Churches worsened. On January 3, 1521 Pope Leo X issued the papal bull Decet Romanum pontificem, which excommunicated Martin Luther.
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The Loci Theologici was a term applied by Melanchthon to Protestant systems of dogmatics. Philip's publishing of the Loci Theologici was important as it was the starting point for dogmatics.
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The Diet of Spires was an Imperial Diet of the Holy Roman Empire in 1526. This assembly was also known as a Diet of Worms.
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The Sack of Rome occurs on May 6, 1527. Troops of Charles V, are instructed to storm the city of Rome.
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Along with other soldiers, Pizarro came upon the Pacific Ocean, and began his conquests. With great determination, Pizarro eventually invaded and conquered Peru.
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Also known as the Catholic Revival, the Roman Catholic efforts led movements during the 16th century. These movements were directed against the Protestant resistance in Germany.
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish Catholic theologian and priest, first founded Jesuits in 1540. In addition to this, he co-founded a religious order called the Society of Jesus.
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During the Protestant reformation in Sweden, the entire Swedish Church was declared independent from Rome. Soon after Sweden declares Lutheranism to be the rate religion.
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As the Spanish Conquistadors expanded their territory, they established cities within the USA. St. Augustine lies on the coast of Florida.
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On January 7, 1610, using a handmade telescope, Italian astronomer, Galileo discovered the four moons which orbit Jupiter. Today, Jupiter’s four largest satellites Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Calliste are named the Galilean Moons.
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The Storming of Bastille occurred in Paris during July 14, 1789. Bastille was a political prison at the time of the burning and contained seven inmates during the storming.
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During the late 1700's, France's National Constituent Assembly created the Declaration of the Rights of Man. The piece was a document regarding human civil rights.
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A phase of the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror began in September of 1793. The civil war lasted until July of the following year.
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In November of 1799, Napoleon rose in an occurrence which overthrew the French Directory. The Directory was replaced, and Napoleon became the first counsel.
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During the 1800's, the Peninsular War broke out. The war was found in the Iberian Peninsula where the French opposed the British, Spanish, and Portuguese forces
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Simon Bolivar was a South American soldier who was essential to the continents revolution. In 1824 he began the SAIM in hopes of gaining independence from the Spanish.
