The American Revolution (1765-1783): The thirteen American colonies winning independence from Britain.
The Viking Age (circa 793-1066 AD): Norse seafarers raiding and trading from their homelands across wide areas of Europe.
The Protestant Reformation (16th century): Religious reform movement that led to the split of the Catholic Church.
The Age of Discovery (15th to 17th century): European exploration led to the first lasting European contact with the Americas.
The Renaissance (14th to 17th century): A cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life.
The Mongol Invasions (13th century): Led by Genghis Khan, the Mongols created one of the largest empires in history.
The Crusades (1095-1291): A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period.
The Norman Conquest of England (1066): William the Conqueror’s invasion changed the English language and culture.
