Europe
European history from ancient Greece to modern EU
Historical Events
Alexander the Great's Empire
Alexander III of Macedon conquered the Persian Empire and created one of the largest empires in ancient history, spreading Hellenistic culture across three continents.
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed by the Germanic king Odoacer, marking the end of the Western Roman Empire.
Coronation of Charlemagne
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans on Christmas Day, establishing the Holy Roman Empire.
The Black Death
The bubonic plague pandemic killed an estimated 75-200 million people across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Invention of the Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invented the mechanical movable-type printing press, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge.
French Revolution
A period of radical social and political upheaval in France that overthrew the monarchy and established a republic.
Industrial Revolution
The transition to new manufacturing processes, moving from hand production to machines, factories, and mass production.
World War I
A global conflict involving most of the world's great powers, resulting in over 17 million deaths and massive political changes.
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