The Middle Ages

By alicia.martinez31
  • Period: 476 to Dec 2, 1300

    The Middle Ages

  • Oct 10, 610

    Heraclius becomes Emperor in Constantinople

    Heraclius becomes Emperor in Constantinople
    Heraclius reign was marked by several military campaigns. The year Heraclius came to power, the empire was threatened on multiple frontiers.
  • Oct 10, 650

    Arab forces conquer most of the Byzantine territories

    Arab forces conquer most of the Byzantine territories
    The initial conflict lasted from 634 to 718, ending with the Second Arab Siege of Constantinople that halted the rapid expansion of the Arab Empire into Anatolia.
  • Oct 10, 717

    The Arabs attempt to conquer Constantinople for the second time

    The Arabs attempt to conquer Constantinople for the second time
  • May 17, 1066

    The Battle Of Hastings

    The Battle Of Hastings
    Harold II became the last English king to die in battle on English soil until Richard III was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
  • Oct 10, 1095

    The First Crusade

    The First Crusade
  • Aug 16, 1100

    Reign of king henry I

    Reign of king henry I
    A later tradition called him Beauclerc for his scholarly interests he could read Latin and put his learning to effective use
  • Oct 8, 1190

    The Third Crusade

    The Third Crusade
    was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin
  • Nov 2, 1215

    Magna Carta Is Signed

    Magna Carta Is Signed

  • Charlemagne is crowned emperor by the pope in Rome

    Charlemagne is crowned emperor by the pope in Rome
    During his reign, he conquered Italy and was crowned Imperator Augustus by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800.

  • T'ang Dynasty collapses in china

    T'ang Dynasty collapses in china
    After 300 years of division and fragmentation following the collapse of the Han dynasty in 220 A.D., China was once again unified under the Sui dynasty (581–618).