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476
Fall of the Roman Empire
Right after the fall of the famous Roman Empire, the Dark ages began. With no civilization or rulers, the early middle ages were the darkest years in the 5th to 15th centuries. -
Period: 476 to Jun 9, 1000
Early Middle Ages/ The Dark Ages
Known as the darkest time and dangerous time, the early middle ages was when everything collapsed. Right after the fall of the Roman Empire, the collapsing kept growing. No civilization, ruler, technology, education, nothing. -
Period: Apr 2, 742 to
The Reign of Charlemagne
With his piercing eyes, squeaky voice, tall yet large self, Charlemagne was known as the King of the Dark Ages. Charlemagne was most famous for bringing Europe back to civilization and never losing a battle. His strongest year was 814. Charlemagne was also crowned the leader of the Roman Empire. Unfortunately, Charlemagne died on January 28th, 814 AD at the age of 72. -
Period: Jun 9, 1000 to Jun 9, 1300
High Middle Ages
From the 11th to 13th century, the high middle ages were known for William the Conqueror and the Crusades. In this time period, Gothic art was also popular in building structures. -
Period: Jun 8, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087
William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror was the son of Robert I, the Duke of Normandy. After his father died, William was crowned Duke of Normandy on 1036 AD. Only at 7 years old, there were many attempts to kill William to over take the throne. The Battle of Hastings, one of William's most popular battles, was in 1066, where William beat King Harold II by killing him with an arrow. William died in the early morning of September 9th, 1087 due to a battle the night before and the rupturing of the intestines. -
Jun 9, 1050
Crossbow is invented
The crossbow was used in the Hundred Years war between the French and English. This was invented in circa 1050 in France. This weapon was used by the French, but the crossbow was not as fast as the longbow which the English used. -
Period: Jun 9, 1066 to Jun 9, 1485
Feudalism in England
Feudalism in England was established by William the Conqueror due to his win in the Battle of Hastings against King Harold II in 1066 AD. Feudalism was the exchange of land (fief) between the King, Nobles, Knights, and Peasants. -
Dec 25, 1066
William the Conqueror becomes the King of England
After William the Conqueror conquers England in the Battle of Hastings between King Harold II, he is crowned as the King of England on Christmas Day. -
Jun 9, 1087
Domesday Book commissioned by William the Conqueror
The Domesday Book was a definitive census. William had his people hold a survey and each survey would include how much land and livestock a landholder had and how much it was worth. This survey took place in much of England and parts of Wales and was completed in 1087. -
Jun 9, 1092
The Mechanical Clock
The mechanical clock was developed in 1092. Historians say that the clock was invented in monasteries to call in the monks for prayers. The oldest clock that is still working is in the Salisbury Cathedral in England, dating from 1386. -
Period: Jun 9, 1200 to Jun 9, 1500
Gothic Architecture
Gothic architecture was referred to describe the types of building style in between 1200 to 1500 AD. Features in Gothic architecture are: wider window openings, gothic rose windows, decorative designs and sculptures, and gargoyles. -
Jun 9, 1215
King John of England signs the Magna Carta
This particular document had some laws and rights for people, and that the king was not above the law. A law that was in the Magna Carta was that no "freeman" could be punished except through the law of the land. -
Period: Jun 9, 1300 to Jun 9, 1500
Late Middle Ages
From the 14th to 16th century, the late middle ages were known for the Hundred Years War, Joan of Arc, and the start of the Renaissance. These were the centuries right before the Renaissance. -
Jun 9, 1346
The Longbow
Mostly important in 1346, the longbow is most famous for its use in the Hundred Years War. The longbow was first recorded as being used by the Welch This weapon was more powerful and faster which defeated the French's crossbow. -
Period: Jun 10, 1347 to
The Black Death
The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, wiped out half of Europe's population. This was caused by the spreading of fleas on black rats from merchant ships. The nursery song "Ring around the Rosie" was based by the events of the plague. The plague stopped at 1351, but quickly began during 1361 and lasted for 300 more years. -
Jun 9, 1429
Joan of Arc leads the French army
With no military experience, the 17 year old peasant girl, now faked as a boy, Joan of Arc leads the French army to her first major victory in the Battle of Orleans in 1429. This particular event shows the start of her significance in the Hundred Years War. -
Jun 9, 1444
Start of the Renaissance
German inventor, Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press which signals the start of the Renaissance. The printing press was first used in China; however Europeans advanced and mechanized it. -
Jun 10, 1482
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper"
The Last Supper painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is where Jesus Christ had his last supper with his disciples. This is the scene where Jesus proclaims that one of his twelve disciples will betray him. -
Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne is crowned the Holy Roman Emperor by the pope in Rome on Christmas Day. Charlemagne is also considered the father of the French and German Monarchies. -
Period: to Jun 9, 1066
Vikings Expansion and Raids
The Viking era lasted from 790 AD to 1066 AD. Vikings sailed out of Scandinavia to attack, kill, and leave different lands. The Vikings attacked the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Constantinople. During their raid, they would travel by longships then quickly jump out and start fighting, burned buildings, stole treasure and murdered monks. Some settlements they had were England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
