The Dark Ages

By neilpatel19
  • 476

    Fall of Rome

    Emperor Romulus deposed by Odovacar. Fall of rome to Germanic Scirii and heruli.
  • Period: 476 to Dec 31, 1300

    Dark Ages

  • 520

    Death of Boethius

    Killed by Theodoric, Ostrogoth ruler of Rome. Boethius was a philosopher and the author of "Consolation of Philosophy".
  • Jan 1, 1054

    East-West Schism

    Separation of Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. Mutual excommunication of Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror; death of Harold Godwinson.
  • Nov 27, 1095

    First Crusade

    Military expedition into Holy lands. West christianity was trying to regain The Holy Land back. Launched by Popo Urban II
  • Jan 1, 1145

    Second Crusade

    (1145–1149) Launched by Pope Eugenius II. Was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa the previous year to the forces of Zengi.
  • Apr 1, 1204

    Fourth Crusade

    In April 1204, the Crusaders of Western Europe invaded and conquered the Christian (Eastern Orthodox) city of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire).
  • Jan 1, 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

    Greatest conquerer world has ever seen.

  • Battle of Marathon

    Took place during the first Perisan invasion of greece. Fought between citizens of athens and a persian force lead by Datis and Artapherenes.

  • Charlemagne Crowned by Pope

    Charlemagne was crowned by Pop Leo III. He was crowned after conquerinf Italy during his reign.