History of the english language

The History of the English Language

By fabianm
  • 400

    Beowulf's writing

  • Jan 1, 600

    Archaic

    During the 600 the Archaic of sculpture begin in Ancient Greece. Not only that, but during this time Pompeii is found.
  • Jan 1, 753

    Ancient Rome

    Ancient Rome
    In the year 753 Roman Empires started, it was by two brothers, their names were, "Romulus and Remus."
  • Jan 1, 800

    Historical Events in 800

    The year 800 was actually the a start of leap year, that's how the year began, on a Wednesday.
  • Jan 1, 1066

    The Norman Invasion

  • Jan 1, 1204

    Middle Era

    In 1204 England lost the French part of Nomandy to the king of France.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Jan 1, 1453

    Middle Era (War)

    Throughout those years a war began, it is called, "The Hundred Year War" and it was against France.
  • Jan 1, 1387

    Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

    Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the Canterbuty Tales between 1387-1400. The story is about thirty pilgrims that traveled to Canterbury which is in England.
  • Jan 1, 1399

    Middle Era

    This time Anglo-Norman French became the language of the kings and the high ranked of England for more than three hundred years. Yes that means that only they can use such language. During this time Henry IV, came to the English throne, Just exra information.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    The invention of the Printing Press

    The invention of the Printing Press
  • Jan 1, 1496

    The discovery of North America

  • Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio

  • Period: to

    The American Revolution

  • Modern Era (Part 1)

    A lot happened during this era, but lets start off on 1901. During this time Australian colonies came together under a single government. In other places Edward VII became King of the United Kingdom.
  • Modern Era (Part 2)

    Modern Era (Part 2)
    This year has such a tragic event happened, it's something that will never be forgotten. In 1968 Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
  • Modern Era (Part 3)

    J. Christopher, was the U.S. ambassador, died by Benghazi attack.