History of Europe in the 19th century : The Congress of Vienna 1814-1815 (The map as History) The map as history : a multimedia atlas of world history with animated historical maps. Deutsches Historisches Museum: Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin. Geschichte und Geographie von Europa. Epochen der deutschen Geschichte (1250 - 1990) Peak Civilization The Fall of the Roman Empire. A silver mask that had belonged to a Roman cavalryman of imperial times.
It was found on the site of the battle of Teutoburg, fought in September 9 A.D. This year marks the 2000th anniversary of the battle that led to the annihilation of three Roman legions and changed forever the history of Europe. It was a tremendous shock for the Romans, who saw their mighty army destroyed by uncivilized barbarians. Timelines: Sources from History. This British Library timeline allows you to explore collection items chronologically, from medieval times to the present day.
It includes a diverse combination of texts: those that allow glimpses of everyday life (handbills, posters, letters, diaries), remnants of political events (charters, speeches, campaign leaflets), and the writings of some of our best known historical and literary figures. Launch the interactive Flash timeline above, or explore each of the historical sources in the centuries below.