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330
Emperor Constantine I founded the Bysantine capital
In 330 the Emperor moved the capital to the city of Byzantine because it was protected by water
From 3 sides. It flourished because many trade paths connected at that point and they harbor was one of the biggest. There the emperor recreated the capital and moved all the royals there. -
Period: 527 to 565
General Belisarius military campaigns
For his efforts, Belisarius was rewarded by Justinian with the command of all land and sea attacks against the Vandal Kingdom. Justinian wanted to control the Vandal territory in North Africa because it was one of the wealthiest provinces, this was vital for guaranteering Roman access to the western Mediterranean. -
532
Nike revolt
It took place over a week in Constantinople. It was the most violent riot in the history of Constantinople, with nearly half of the city being burned or destroyed and tens of thousands of people killed. -
537
Hagia Sophia completed
Justinian rebuilt the church in hopes to make Constantinople great again. It's arching dome improved on the earlier roman arches and buildings. The interior was filled with marble and silk. -
Feb 16, 622
Islamic military campaigns
After Justinian's reign as the emperor, the rest of the emperor started to disintegrate, even thought they would withstand many attacks from surrounding areas. The most fierce attack came from the Arab armies that were carrying a new religion called Islam. -
Feb 16, 1018
Emperor Basil II
Took over the emperor position after Justinian, he attempted to conquer Bulgaria, but he failed. He tried again and wore down king Samiel of Bulgaria. After 25 years of war, he conquered them. -
Feb 16, 1054
Great Schism
Also known as the East-West schism, divided chalcedonian christianity into western (roman) Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. The main reaso it happened was disputes over papal authority. -
Nov 27, 1095
Emperor Alexios I contacts Pope Urban II for military help in Middle East
Emperor Alexios asked for help from the pope to fight against the Muslims, and even though the pope and him were enemies for a long time, the pope said he would help. Pope Urban II gives rise to the Crusades by calling all Christans in Europe to war against Muslims in order to reclaim the Holy Land, Jerusalem. -
Apr 12, 1204
Fourth crusade
The fourth crusade fought at Egypt, which was the base of Muslim power, but never reached its goal. Instead it turned and started to attack Constantinople. During this attack the Crusaders looted the city and took the riches. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks
The Turks entered the city at sunrise from the San Romano and killed anyone they found, no matter if they were a women or an elderly person. They rampaged through Constantinople till they got to the piazza five miles, where the climbed the tower and cut down the flag of St. Mark and stole the flag of the emperor.
