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The Golden Horde was established in the 13th century. After the death of the establisher of the Golden Horde in 1255 a partial civil war began. In 1466 they started being referred to as just the Great Horde. -
The Turks were targeted by the Roman Catholic Church. In retaliation, they plotted the fall of Constantinople and built forts in the surrounding area. Throughout the battle, Constantinople was slowly falling. Even the aid of the Christians wasn't enough to save the city from the Turks. -
The 100 Years of War were the struggles between England and France in the 14th–15th century. The most major dispute was the legitimacy of the inheriter of the French crown. It is said that the battles start in 1337. -
Joan of Arc nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" is well known for leading an army during France's "100 Years of War." She is considered a heroine and was canonized as a saint. Joan was also known for claiming that she saw visons of archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. After being captured by the European government, being put on trial, and being found guilty, she was burned on a stake. -
The Black Death is known by many names, Pestilence, the Great Mortality, or the Plague. It was a bubonic plague that is known to have been the most devastating plague in human history. It killed 75–200 million people in the span of a decade. Its origin is still debated today. -
The Crusades were a series of religious wars most known for their battles in the Holy Land. The battles in the Holy Land were specifically to recover the land of Jerusalem. These battles were supported by Byzantine military support. -
Charlemagne also known as Charles the Great was King of the Franks, King of the Lombards, and Emperor of the Romans. He was the first recognized ruler of western Europe after the "Fall of Rome". Charlemagne was also referred to as the "Father of Rome" seeing that he united parts of Rome thought to never coexist. He was also in favour of the Western Church. -
The Battle of Tours was also called the Battle of Poitiers the battle was won by the ruler of Frankish kingdoms, Charles Martel. The exact location of the battle is unknown but it is said to be have been somewhere between Tours and Poitiers. Or what is known to be west-central France. -
Justinian the first is also known as Justinian the Great. Justinian was the Byzantine emperor. He was most recognized as the one who brought the restoration of the Empire. He was also known for rewriting of the Roman law. Which is still the basis of civil law today.
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The Fall of Rome, also known as the collapse of the Western Roman Empire is a major moment in history that separates ancient Rome from new Rome. The Western Roman Empire ruled for approximately 1200 years before its fall. In August 476 Romulus Agustus was deposed by Odoacer a Germanic chief. Romulus was known to be the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The 'fall' led to Churches emerging.
