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476
FELL OF THE WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
Odoacro, defeats the last emperor of Rome, Rómulo Augústulo, this event marks the end of the Roman Empire while the Byzantine Empire survives. -
Period: 500 to 1500
GREGORIAN CHANT
It began in Europe, which refers to the period from about the 5th century to the 15th century. It was music of the Catholic Church, so it was ceremonial in purpose. -
1300
GUILLAUME DE MACHAUT
Was an important Medieval French poet and composer. He is one of the earliest composers for whom significant biographical information is available. -
Period: May 24, 1337 to Aug 19, 1453
100 YEARS WAR
France and England fought each other for 116 years, becoming the longest war conflict that Europe has known. -
May 29, 1453
FELL OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
A sultan called Otomano Mehmed II conquered Constantinople. Constantinople became the richest, most luxurious and important Christian city in the world. -
Aug 12, 1492
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
A group of Spaniards led by the Italian Christopher Columbus arrived on an island called Guanahaní after crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Although they thought they were in Asia, they had actually discovered a new continent, America.