Middle Ages

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  • Sep 25, 1066

    William the Conqueror invades England

    William the Conqueror invades England
    William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.
  • Sep 25, 1150

    Paper is first mass-produced in Spain

    Paper is first mass-produced in Spain
    Paper was produced about anywhere and was being made from wood or rags. Some uses that China has with paper was wrapping or padding protection for delicate bronze mirrors.
  • Sep 25, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta was essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws.
  • Sep 25, 1270

    End of Crusades

    End of Crusades
    Since the military needed help among the growing Turkish threat the pope called for Christian men to join. The pilgrims were guaranteed Christian Holy sites in the Holy Land.
  • Sep 25, 1348

    The Plague

    There were several competing theories as to the etiology of the Black Death but analysis of DNA from victims in northern and southern Europe indicate that the pathogen responsible was Yersinia pestis bacterium, probably causing several types of plagues.
  • Sep 25, 1378

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature
    He was a highly skilled archer and anchor. He is often portrayed as "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor" alongside his band named Merry Men.
  • Sep 25, 1378

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
    These are tales that are told by a group of pilgrims that are traveling together to England.
  • Sep 25, 1455

    The War of Roses

    The War of Roses
    The Wars of the Roses were a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. They were fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet, the houses of Lancaster and York.
  • Sep 25, 1485

    First printing of Le Morte d’Arthur

    First printing of Le Morte d’Arthur
    This is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of traditional tales about the legendary King Arthur.
  • Sep 25, 1485

    First Tudor king, Henry VII, is crowned

    First Tudor king, Henry VII, is crowned
    Henry was the last king of England to win his throne on the field of battle. Henry was successful in restoring the power and stability of the English monarchy after the political upheavals of the civil wars known as the Wars of the Roses. He founded the Tudor dynasty and, after a reign of nearly 24 years, was peacefully succeeded by his son, Henry VIII.