World Timeline Project

  • Benedict founded the Monte Cassino
    521

    Benedict founded the Monte Cassino

    The Monte Cassino is a monastery that became a model for monks in other communities.
  • Muhammad got a revelation
    Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad got a revelation

    Muhammad heard voices calling him to be the apostle of the one true diety (Allah)
  • Ali became the fourth caliph
    Jan 1, 656

    Ali became the fourth caliph

    Mu'awiyah, governer of Syria, carried out conquests in Egypt and Iraq, weakening Ali's hold on caliphate.
  • Charles Martel became mayor of the palace
    Jan 1, 714

    Charles Martel became mayor of the palace

    Muslim forces threatened Europe. He led the successful defense of Tours in France which won him great prestige.
  • Pope Urban ll called for a crusade
    Jan 1, 1095

    Pope Urban ll called for a crusade

    The first crusade was the only successfull crusade
  • Start of the Hundred Years War
    Jan 1, 1337

    Start of the Hundred Years War

    A series of wars between France and England over land. England won early at Crecy and Agincourt. Joan of Arc led France to win at Orleans.
  • Black Death spreads
    Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death spreads

    The black death spreads due to deseases carried by rats. It was also called the Black Plague and the Bubonic Plague
  • 9/11

    9/11

    Osama Bin Ladin and his followers crashed airplanes into the twin towers.
  • Ma'Mun founded the House of Wisdom

    Ma'Mun founded the House of Wisdom

    The House of Wisdom specialized in the translation into Aribic of Greek, Persian, and Indian scientific texts,
  • Charlemange became Frankish King

    Charlemange became Frankish King

    Charlemange was one of Europe's greatest monarchs. He doubled borders of his kingdom and more!