Events of the Medieval Times

Collapse of the Roman Empire

476

After ruling Europe for hundreds of years, the Roman empire had fallen, leading into the medieval Ages. Had this never happened, we would've never had any events of the middle ages and Rome would likely still be a kingdom today.

Seljuk Turks

1050

The Seljuk Turks, which were an Islamic militant group, took control Jerusalem, which would then cause the crusades and many wars which spanned almost 200 years.

William of Normandy becomes king of England.

1066

After Edward the Confessor died, Harold Godwinson became king of England, but was invaded by Williams of Normandy, and defeats him in the battle of Hastings, and becomes King William I of England. He had many castles and similar buildings built, including the Tower of London

The First crusade

1096

The First Crusade, which was one of many wars fought between Christians and Muslims, attempting to take back the Holy Land.

Third Crusade

1187

The Muslims capture Jerusalem, prompting the third crusade. This along with the other crusades ultimately failed, but helped extend the reach of Christianity.

Magna Carta

1215

The Magna Carta has been written, which is a document that outlines the rights of the English people, written by King John, however it holds little legal power nowadays

Hundred Years' War

1337

A war between England and France breaks out and lasts a hundred years. Some argue that the war helped shape early modern political culture in England.

Black Death

1347

A deadly virus, which is now known as the Bubonic plague, spreads across Europe, killing between 50 to 90 per cent of the population.

Peasant's Revolt

1381

The peasant's revolt in England against strict rules imposed on wage rises and work conditions, following the labour shortage due to the black death

Printing press invented

1440

The printing press is invented by Johannes Gutenburg, which reduced the cost of making things such as books, and eventually led to the creation of things like Newspapers.