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Nov 25, 730
Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons or religious images used by eastern christians.
In 730 Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons or religious images used by eastern christians. These icons were thought to represent idols, riots, and rebellions. The pope even got involved ordering the excommunication of the Byzantine Emperor. -
Nov 24, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off his sisters and daughters for alliances
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Nov 25, 1054
The Pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.
In 1054 the Pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other. This started a dispute over religious doctrine. Shortly afterward, Christianity split between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Orthodox Church in the East. -
Nov 19, 1095
Pope Urban II launches the first crusade
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Jan 23, 1099
First Crusade captures Jerusalem
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Jul 4, 1156
Moscow emerges as a “crude village”
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May 19, 1187
Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade
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Nov 24, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan
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May 4, 1240
Mongols capture Kiev
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Dec 25, 1253
Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians
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Nov 25, 1258
The Seljuks face the Mongols
The Seljuks face the Mongols in 1258. Genghis khan's grandson led his troops into baghdad. He killed entire populations. They also destroyed their defensive walls and took the city. -
Jan 1, 1480
Russians and Mongols retreat after “bloodless” standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia
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Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod
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City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River
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Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia
