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476
The Collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire
The fall of the Roman empire and the rise of Islam
Ancient Rome's Eastern Empire collapses, starting a period in Europe known as the Middle Ages. "The decline and fall of the Roman empire was a convulsion so momentous that even today its influence on stories with an abiding popular purchase remains greater, perhaps, than that of any other episode in history." Tom Holland -
550
The fall of the Gupta Empire
Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
"The causes of the downfall of disappearence of the Guptas were basically not different from those that brought the end many ancient and medieval dynasties. Over and above the usual causes of administrative inefficiency, weak successors and stagnant the fall of the Guptas: dynastic dissensions, foreign inassions and some internal rebellions." http://theonlinegk.wordpress.com -
Jan 1, 610
Muhammad starts to record the Qur'an
Muhammad begins to record the most important religious text in Islam --- the Qur'an; he died 22 years later, in 632. -
Jan 1, 750
Colonisation of New Zealand
Polynesians colonise New Zealand. -
Jan 1, 1066
Norman Army vs the Anglo-Saxons
William the Conqueror leads a Norman army to defeat the Anglo-Saxons and win control of England. -
Jan 1, 1095
European Christian - First Crusade
The Origins of the First Crusade
European Christians begin the First Crusade - a millitary expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another seven Crusades over the next 200 years. -
Jan 1, 1100
Inca Civilisation Emerges
The Incan Empire DocumentaryInca civilisation emerges from South America. -
Jan 1, 1140
Construction of the Angkor Wat temple starts
Khmer King Suryavarman II starts building the Angkor Wat temple in today's Cambodia. -
Jan 1, 1185
First shogun in Japan
Japan comes under the rule of its first shogun (a millitary leader); shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years. -
Jan 1, 1206
Mongol tribes unite for the first time
Genghis Khan unites Mongol tribes for the first time. -
Jan 1, 1260
Kublai Khan is declared 'Great Khan'
Kublai Khan (grandson of Genghis Khan) is declared 'Great Khan' and becomes a powerful Mongol leader. -
Jan 1, 1278
The Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty
Under the leadership of Kublai Kahn, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in Chin and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners. -
Jan 1, 1299
Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire founded under the rule of Osman I. -
Jan 1, 1347
First Evidence of the Pandemic
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death. -
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Jan 1, 1492
First landing in America
1492,Colombus sighting land (Movie)
Italian explorer Christopher Colombus reaches the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1521
Destruction of the Aztec Empire
In Search of History - The Aztec Empire
Spanish forces destroy the Aztec Empire in central America. -
Jan 1, 1526
The Moghul Empire
The Moghul Empire is established in India. -
Foundation of the Holy Roman Empire
Emperor Charlemagne founds the Holy Roman Empire; he was the greatest ruler of Western Europe during the Middle Ages. -
First Viking attack against England
Blood Of The Vikings Full Documentary
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200-year regime of terror for England and Europe. -
Foundation of the Angkor/Khmer Empire
Angkor/Khmer Empire founded by King Jayavarman II; under his leadership, the Khmers adopt Hinduism.
