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330
Founding of Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was founded by Constantine on an ancient Greek city called Byzantium. It became the new capital of Rome. -
Period: 330 to Feb 25, 1453
Byzantine Empire
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476
The Western Half Falls
The Western half of the Roman Empire falls and the Eastern half is formally becomes the Byzantine Empire. -
526
Justinian's Rule Begins
Justininan was an emperor of the Eastern half of Rome who conquered parts of the Western Empire and codfied the Roman Laws into a single document. Under his reign the Hagia Sophia is constructed. Similar to how Marcus Aurelius acted as Emperor of Rome, constructing large buildings and conquering lands. (Day and month not accurate) -
Jan 1, 610
The Empire's Language
The Byzantine's main language shifts from Latin to Greek, which makes sense as the Greek have always had influence over Roman education and culture. The some nobles of Rome had also known Greek as a second language. (Day and month not accurate) -
Jan 1, 726
Ban of Icons
Emperor Leo III bans the usage of icons. (Day and month not accurate) Website -
Jul 6, 1054
The Great Schism
The Latin Roman Church and the Greek Orthodox Church block each other off. -
Jan 1, 1096
First Crusaders Arrive
The Crusaders arrive at Constantinople and are successful, but eventually withdraw. (Day and month not accurate) -
Jul 5, 1204
Capture of Constantinople
The Fourth Crusade captures Constantinople and the Byzantines are never able to recover from the attack, (Website) -
Jan 1, 1261
Constantinople Returns
The state of Nicaea recaptures Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire is returned. (Day and month not accurate) -
May 29, 1453
Byzantine Falls
The Byzantine Empire falls to the Ottomans and never returns. Website -
Recapture of Constantinople
The state of Nicaea recaptures Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire is returned. -
Constantinople Returns
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The Roman Empire Divides
The Roman Empire is split into two halves, Eastern Rome having the capital of Constantinople and the Western half having Rome as its capital. (Day and month not accurate, couldn't find said data) -
Icons Unbanned
The usage of icons is restored. This whole situation is similar to how the Romans acted towarad Christianity. Completely banning it at first and then eventually allowing it to return and even approving of the idea of it. (Day and month not accurate)