Central Europe
1.8 million years ago - The first human-like beings in Europe arrived from Africa. Soon, Homo sapiens developed cultures in Central and Southwest Europe.
500 - Although most of Europe had accepted Christianity, Rome had continually weakened. This started the Dark Ages, a period of deteriorated culture and economy.
14th century - An awakening began - the Renaissance. It was a period of philosophy, arts, science, and social studies. The Renaissance spread to many countries and lasted until the 17th century.
18th century - The Industrial Revolution began. It brought significant changes in manufacturing and other processes. This revolution spread across the globe until the 19th century.
1914 - With European nations rising simultaneously, the First World War erupted. The Russian forces were defeated, and the Soviet Union was formed.
1939 - Adolf Hitler initiated World War II. It entailed the Holocaust for the Jews in Poland. Hitler's Germany was defeated after it was invaded by the Soviet Union and the Allied Forces.
1946 - An international tension began, and this was the Cold War. It was not brutal like the previous wars; instead, it involved political conflict and 'silent' battles.
1993 - After the wars ended, Europe strove for a more united group of nations, establishing the European Union. This cooperation continues to grow, with more European countries enlisting as members.
500 - Although most of Europe had accepted Christianity, Rome had continually weakened. This started the Dark Ages, a period of deteriorated culture and economy.
14th century - An awakening began - the Renaissance. It was a period of philosophy, arts, science, and social studies. The Renaissance spread to many countries and lasted until the 17th century.
18th century - The Industrial Revolution began. It brought significant changes in manufacturing and other processes. This revolution spread across the globe until the 19th century.
1914 - With European nations rising simultaneously, the First World War erupted. The Russian forces were defeated, and the Soviet Union was formed.
1939 - Adolf Hitler initiated World War II. It entailed the Holocaust for the Jews in Poland. Hitler's Germany was defeated after it was invaded by the Soviet Union and the Allied Forces.
1946 - An international tension began, and this was the Cold War. It was not brutal like the previous wars; instead, it involved political conflict and 'silent' battles.
1993 - After the wars ended, Europe strove for a more united group of nations, establishing the European Union. This cooperation continues to grow, with more European countries enlisting as members.