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May 11, 622
Islam is founded
Created a new religion. Caused a lot of conflict between Islams and Christians. -
Mar 6, 732
Battle of Tours
One of the most decisive battles in history. Fought in between Poitiers and Tours, located in north-central France. -
May 3, 1000
Vikings discover the New World
Eric and Leif Ericson discovered the New World. -
Apr 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
During the Norman conquest of England. Between the Norman-French army and the English army. -
Aug 11, 1096
The First Crusade
Military expedition to regain the Holy Lands, ultimately resulting in the recapture of Jerusalem. -
Dec 28, 1215
Magna Carta
English charter which included the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority to date. -
Jun 4, 1254
Marco Polo
European explorer. He wrote a book that told the story of his travels along the Silk Road. -
Aug 18, 1348
Black Plague
One of the most devestating pandemics in human history. -
St. Benedict
Christian saint. He founded 12 communities for monks at Subiaco. -
Carolingian Renaissance
Rebirth of intellegance and culture in Europe. -
Justinian's Code
Hand-out that focuses on the composition of the code, including interlinked areas of civil law, law of nations, and natural laws.