What is happening in Europe in 979CE By mditchmen12 979 The kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire have emerged from the wreckage. 979 Vikings from the north, Magyars from the east and Arabs from the south. 979 Rules and laws were established. 979 Peasants forced to build Castles. 979 Catholic Church become active in northern and central Europe 979 The Christian kingdoms of northern Spain have been able to chip away at Muslim power.