An exploration of significant events, movements, and figures that have shaped Europe from ancient times to the present.
After Rome’s fall, Europe entered the Middle Ages—a time of feudalism, castles, and chivalry. Kingdoms like France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire took shape.
Society was organized by a strict hierarchy: kings, nobles, knights, and peasants. Most people lived on manors and worked the land.
The Catholic Church became the most powerful institution, influencing every part of life, from education to politics.
The era also saw the spread of Christianity, the building of cathedrals, and the first universities.
These structures and systems paved the way for modern nations and ideas about law, education, and society.
Gothic cathedrals like Notre-Dame in Paris still inspire awe.
The Magna Carta in England, signed in 1215, limited the king’s power and set early ideas about rights.
The Middle Ages shaped Europe’s kingdoms, social structures, and religious traditions.