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333
Roman capital move to Constantinople
As the capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople became a great cultural, economic, religious, and administrative center. -
476
Fall of Rome
One of the many factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire was the rise of a new religion, Christianity. -
527
Justinian rules Byzantine Empire
His sole rule was characterized by profound efforts to strengthen the empire and return the state to its former ancient glory. -
Jan 1, 622
Rise of Islam
Islam introduced a comprehensive faith and a political-legal system that established order and justice. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
Battle of Tours is considered the high water mark of the Moslem invasion of Western Europe. -
Jan 1, 1054
1st Schism in Christian Church
The mutual excommunications by the Pope and the Patriarch that year became a watershed in church history. -
Sep 28, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
It largely removed the native ruling class, replacing it with a foreign, French-speaking monarchy, aristocracy, and clerical hierarchy. -
Aug 26, 1071
Battle of Manzikert
Were defeated by the Seljuq Turks led by the sultan Alp-Arslan. -
Nov 27, 1095
1st Crusade
The First Crusade was part of the Christian response to the Muslim conquests, and was followed by the Second to the Ninth Crusades, but the gains made lasted for less than 200 years. -
Feb 15, 1258
Mongols sack Baghdad
A number of inhabitants ranging from 100,000 to 1,000,000 were massacred during the invasion of the city, and the city was sacked and burned.
