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476
The Fall of Rome
In 405 AD, the Roman Empire split into two. One was the Western Roman Empire and the other one was the Eastern Roman Empire. The spliting of the Roman Empire was the begining of the Fall of Rome. Between 405 and 476 AD, Rome was continuously sacked by multiple tribes and groups. In 476 AD, the Eastern Empire, which included Rome, fell and with thus the Medieval Ages. -
Dec 25, 1000
Coronation of Stephen I and the Founding of the Kingdom of Hungary
On the 25th of December, 1000, Grand Prince Stephen of Hungary was crowned King Stephen I of the Kingdom of Hungary. On the same day, the whole Kingdom of Hungafry swore an oath to follow Cristianity. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
On the 14th of October, after 150 years of viking rule, England was invaded by King Harald of Norway as King Edward the Confessor had no children and Harald claimed he was the right successor of England but King Harold II already claimed the throne. After Harald's invasion, he was majorly defeated and was also killed during battle. While that, William of Normandy fought Harold and won becoming the first Norman King of England. -
Jan 1, 1096
Founding of the University of Oxford
The University of Oxford was found, which has became the world's oldest university. -
Jan 1, 1163
Construction of Notre Dame de Paris
The Notre Dame de Paris' construction began in 1163 and finished in 1345. It is one of the most famous Christian churches and has became a toursist attraction in Paris. -
Jan 1, 1189
The Third Crusade
Like the aim of the other crusades before, the Third Crusade lead by Richard the Lionheart, was established to conquer the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from the Muslims and their leader Saladin. The Third Crusade was a failiure for the English as many troops were lost and the main target, Jerusalem, wasn't captured. -
Sep 3, 1189
Coronation of King Richard the Lionheart
On the 3rd of September, 1189, King Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart) was crowned King of England. -
Jan 1, 1209
Founding of University of Cambridge
The founding of the University of Cambridge, which will become one of the biggest universities in the world. -
Jan 1, 1337
Hundred Years' War
On 1337, Edward I of England and Philip IV of France start fighting for territory. They don't realise that this war will last for more than a century with England only claiming Calais. -
Jan 1, 1346
Black Death
The Black Death was a significant event as around 75-100 million people died from chicken pox, measles and from other dangerous diseases. It was one of the worst events in history. -
Oct 27, 1347
Black Death Reaches Sicily
The Black Death reaches Sicily. This makes the whole of Italy scared of being infected of the disease. -
Jan 1, 1348
Black Death Reaches England
The Black Death has now finally reached England. The whole of England are bracing since they are also fighting the 100 Years' War. -
May 15, 1348
Black Death Reaches Paris
The Black Death reaches Paris. This nearly infects the English army as they fight during the 100 Years' War. -
Jan 1, 1353
Black Death Leaves Europe in Peace
The Black Death now finally has left Europe and leaves it in peace. Around 100 million people died during the pandemic. -
Jan 1, 1453
Ending of the Hundred Years' War
In 1453, the French and English lay their swords down and stop fighting after more then one century. It ends with France being the victors by still maintaining the throone, but losing Calais only for 105 years. -
Jun 28, 1575
Battle of Nagashino
The battle of Nagashino occoured on the 28th of June, 1575. On this battle Takeda Katsuyori tried to invade and capture Nagashino, but with the forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu, Katsuyori was defeated and the siege dropped. -
Jun 21, 1582
Oda Nobunaga's Forced Suicide
The forced death of Oda Nobunaga happened on the 21st of June, 1582 during the attack on Honno-ji by Akechi Mitsuhide. As the temple was surrounded by Akechi Mitsuhide forces, Oda Nobunaga was forced to commit suicide. -
Portugese trade banned
Shogun Togukawa Ieyasu bans Portugese trade in Japan since he doesn't want the Portugese coming in and out of the country. -
Japan is Isolated
Shogun Toguwaka Iemitsu forbids all foreign travels from Japan. This completely makes Japan Isolated and people get angry over this. -
Commodore Matthew Perry Arrives in Japan
Commodore Matthew Perry arrives as the first foreigner to visit Japan.
