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250
First Sawmill
Dating to the second half of the 3rd century AD, the first sawmill was invented. A sawmill is a machine where logs are cut into boards. This was a very useful invention. -
410
The Sack of Rome
The Sack of Rome occurred on August 24, 410 AD. The city was attacked by the Visigoths, led by Alaric I. This was the first time in almost 800 years that Rome had fallen to an enemy. -
476
Death of Romulus Augustus
Born perhaps around 460 AD – died after 476 AD. Romulus was the last Western Roman Emperor. His depostion by Odoacer lead to the fall of Rome and the start of the Middle Ages. -
Jan 28, 742
Charlemagne
Charlemagne was born at 742 AD and died in January 28th 814 AD. He was King of the Franks in 768 AD. Charlemangne was engaged in almost every battle throughout his reign, often at the head of his elite sacara squadrons, with his legendary sword called Joyeuse. After 30 years of war he conquered Saxonia and proceeded to convert the conquered to Christianity. He was a very victorious king winning many battles. He was a intelligent, heroic and brave king. A true man to remember. -
Jun 1, 1022
Hadrain's Wall
Lasting from 122 AD- 128 AD, the wall was built by the great Roman Emperor Hadrain to seperate the Celts from the north and the Roman Empire in the south. The wall was made from stone and ran 80 miles long. It was 3 meters wide and 6 meters high. -
Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087
William the Conqueror
William was the first Norman King of Engalnd from 1066-1087 AD. Before his conquest of England, he was know as William the Bastard. He was involved in the Battle of Hastings (1066 AD) -
Jan 5, 1066
Edward the Confessor dead
King Edward was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings ruling from
1042 AD-1066 AD. Edward the Confesser died at 1066 AD. -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
On the 14th of October the Battle of Hastings erupted between the Norman army and the British army. This was a part of the Norman conquest of Britain. Harold II was killed during the battle, he was one of the last English kings to die during the Battle on British soil. The Norman army came out victorious. -
Jan 1, 1099
First Crusade
The First Crusade (1096 AD–1099 AD) was a military expedition by Roman Catholic Europe to regain the Holy Lands taken in the Muslim conquests of the East (632 AD–661 AD), ultimately resulting in the recapture of Jerusalem in 1099 AD. -
Period: Mar 5, 1133 to Jul 6, 1189
King Henry II
Henry was an energetic and ruthless ruler, driven by desire to restore the lands of his royal grandfather. In 1149 AD King Henry attempted the invade London but was driven back to Normandy.
1150 AD Henry was given the title Duke of Normandy by his father at the age of 17. -
Jan 1, 1147
Second Crusade
The Second Crusade - 1147 AD - 1149 AD. The Cause of the Second Crusade - The Fall and Massacre at Edessa -
Jan 1, 1190
Thrid Crusade
Saladin manages to unite the Muslim world and recapture Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1248
Seventh Crusade
The loss of Jerusalem in 1244 produced a new crusade, after it was urged at the council of Lyons in 1245. -
Jan 1, 1289
Invention of Eyeglasses
Around 1289 AD was the invention of eyeglasses. This was a very useful invention. The inventor was unknown. -
Jan 1, 1348
The Black Death
The black plague lasted 2 years from 1348 to 1350. Thought to have started in China, it was carried by Oriental rat fleas living on the black rats that were regular passengers on merchant ships. It spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated to have wiped out 30–60% of Europe's population. -
Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
The Renaissance
From about 1400 to 1600, a movement was introduced called the Renaissance. It started in the Late Middle Ages and it was basically the revival of literature and art. It started in Itay, and spread throughout Europe. All the famous painting like the Mona Lisa or The Birth of Venus were done in the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1455
The Wars of the Roses begin
The Wars of the Roses was a series of civil wars for the throne of England. It was between 2 rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet, the house Lancaster and York. -
Roman Empire at its largest
At 180 AD the Roman Empire was at its peak covering most of Europe. The Romans were the best army at the time controlling everything. -
First Viking Attack
In 789 AD, the Saxons of northen Britain were attacked by three longships from Denmark. The viking raider stole, killed and burned villages. -
Second Viking Attack
In 793 AD, the Vikings sailed across the North Sea to a small monastery in north-east England called Lindisfarne. This was the second Viking attack on Britain -
Third Viking Attack
In 865 AD, the Danish Viking formed a large army and attacked Britain successfully taking over. -
Jerusalem captured by Muslims
In 638 AD, Jerusalem was taken by the Muslims. -
Period: to Feb 1, 620
King Arthur
King Arthur was a legendary British leader who lead the defence of Britain agaisnt the Saxons invaders in the early 6th century. He supposedly invented the "Knights of the Round Table" which was where there was a round table so everyone was equal and there was no head.
