The middle ages

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  • Period: 476 to 1000

    The Early Middle Ages

    This period, also known as the Dark Ages, saw the decline of the Roman Empire, the rise of Germanic kingdoms, and the spread of Christianity across Europe.
  • Dec 25, 800

    The Crowning of Charlemagne

    The Crowning of Charlemagne
    Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III, symbolizing the fusion of Roman, Christian, and Germanic traditions. This marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Period: 1000 to 1300

    The High Middle Ages

    A time of cultural and economic growth in Europe, marked by the establishment of feudalism, the rise of towns, and the construction of cathedrals.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings
    The Norman conquest of England was solidified when William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. This event marked the beginning of Norman rule in England and significant cultural transformation.
  • Period: 1096 to 1291

    The Crusades

    A series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule, profoundly impacting medieval Europe and the Near East.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Signed of the Magna Carta

    The Signed of the Magna Carta
    King John of England signed the Magna Carta, a foundational document limiting royal power and establishing certain legal rights, often considered the precursor to modern constitutional law.
  • Period: 1300 to 1500

    The Late Middle Ages

    This era saw significant transformations, including the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Renaissance's beginnings.
  • Period: 1337 to 1450

    100 years war

    The name of the Hundred Years' War is given to the long conflict between the kings of France and England. In reality it was an extensive series of military and diplomatic clashes, characterized by brief war campaigns and long truces.
  • May 29, 1453

    The Fall of Constantinople

    The Fall of Constantinople
    The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and often considered the end of the Middle Ages.