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476
The Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of The Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
500
Beginning of Middle Ages
In about 500 A.D. the Middle Ages begun. Christianity rose in popularity across the continent and became a commom practice among people. It is also here that the first dominant kingdom, the Germanic Tribe, had arose. -
500
Slavic Movement
A great movement of Slavic people from the area, which is
now known as Russia, had begun. The Slavs fanned out from this point, Filling the areas left by the Germanic tribes when they pushed south into the Roman Empire. -
Dec 16, 1001
The Truce and Peace of God
The was a movement from the Catholic Church that was meant to stop violence in feudal society. This is first known instance of a peaceful movement that controlled medieval Europe. For this movement many civilians having no conflicts or acts of violence. -
Dec 16, 1096
The Holy Crusades
In the mid Middle Ages Churches called for a reclaim of holy areas near Jerusalem. The Crusades are said to have lasted from 1096 to 1291. It is estimated that there were seven or eight major Crusades and a uncountable number of smaller ones. -
Dec 16, 1135
The Anarchy
In 1135 a war in England and Normandy broke out. After a conflict and problems with the law and order of them. This War went on to last until 1154. -
Dec 16, 1215
The Magna Carta
This time period was when the rebels of England went against King John of England. But they did not have a ruler to take his place. Instead they had him sign a document, stating that there is no exact right of a King -
Dec 16, 1226
Money is Made
Feudal lords needed money to buy goods. So, many peasants began to cultivate more crops to sell. The peasants were now able to pay landlords with money instead of labor. -
Dec 16, 1300
The Rebirth of Literature
In 1300 a rebirth of Europe happened in which a interest in art and feeling were discovered. During this time Greek and Roman art was studied in Europe. This period is believed to have lasted from 1300 to 1700 A.d. -
Dec 16, 1310
The Greatest Literature Achievement
The Italian poet Dante Alighieri publishes "Dante's Divine Comedy". The book describes his experiences through Heaven and Hell It is often considred one of the greatest achievments of all literature. -
Dec 16, 1314
The Black Plague
One of biggest panademic inany point in history causing the around 75 to 200 million deaths. It is believed to have originated in Central Asia and brought to Crimea through the Silk Road. It look around 150 years for Europe to recover from the disaster and death toll caused by the plague. -
Dec 16, 1337
The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War was a battle between The House of Plantagenet and The House of Valois. They fought to gain control over the kingdom of France. -
Dec 16, 1429
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc won the Battle of Orleans for France during the Hundred Years War. She continued to fight, encouraging her troops in their war against the English, until she was captured. and acused of a Witch. Once she was found, she was burned to death. -
Dec 16, 1492
A Whole New World
Columbus's first voyage had him find North America while searching for new lands to claim for Spain. While sailing he kidnapped and inslaved peaceful natives found on the islands he had found. This marked the beginning for the Age of Discovery. -
Sep 11, 1498
The Beginning of Something New
The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It made the end of the Middle Ages. The reniassance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals. -
Dec 16, 1500
The Renissance
The beginning of the Renaissance was more like a rebirth of classic literature. It included different styles of learning new artworks created many many European artists and philosophers. -
The Anno Domini Calendar
The denomination 581 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. -
An Emperor Dies
Emperor Tiberius II Constantine, age 47, at Constantinople after a 4-year reign. It is believed that there was poison placed in his food. -
Charlemangne is Crowned the Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemangne is crowned the Holy Roman Emperor in 800 A.D. While crowned Charlemangne's kingdom is recogzied as the largest kingdom. In 814 Charlemangne died at age 72 from pleurisy. -
Vikings Take Over
In this time period, vikings took over numerous kingdoms in England. When England conquered Scandanavia, Sweden, and Norway, many were angry so they decided to plan a war attack.
