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Ancient Rome Collapse
Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages. -
506
Huns Defeat the Gupta Empire
The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India. -
Dec 24, 787
Vikings Attack England
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe. -
Aug 15, 1095
European Christians try to Recapture Muslim Jerusalem
European Christians begin the first Crusade – a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years. -
Dec 24, 1185
Shogun Rules Japan
Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years. -
Dec 24, 1240
New Zealand Colonsation
Polynesians colonize New Zealand -
Dec 24, 1271
China Partially Ruled by Mongolia
Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners. -
Dec 24, 1325
Aztec Empire Founded
Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico -
Dec 24, 1340
Europe Pandemic
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death -
Dec 24, 1533
Inca Civilisation in South America
Inca civilization emerges in south America