1054-07-16

The Great Schism
The Christian Church formally split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches. Doctrina…

0476-09-04

Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The last Western Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed. This event traditionally marks the…

0313-02-13

Edict of Milan Issued
The Edict of Milan, issued in 313 CE by Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius, granted religious…

0312-10-28

Conversion of Emperor Constantine
Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity after the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. His conversio…

0070-08-30

Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
Roman forces led by Titus destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Jewish revolt. This e…

0033-04-03

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Jesus of Nazareth was crucified under the authority of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. This even…