c. 1000★★★★★
Iceland adopts Christianity
The Althing decides that Iceland will officially adopt Christianity while tolerating some private pagan practice.
Religion· Iceland
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Leif Erikson reaches North America
Norse explorer Leif Erikson reaches Vinland, likely in present-day Newfoundland, nearly 500 years before Columbus.
Exploration· Canada
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Stephen I crowned King of Hungary
Stephen I becomes the first Christian king of Hungary, marking the establishment of the Kingdom of Hungary.
PoliticsReligion· Hungary
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The Ghana Empire in West Africa
The Soninke Ghana Empire (Wagadu) flourished in what is now Mauritania and Mali, growing rich from control of the trans-Saharan gold and salt trade.
DynastyEconomy· Mauritania, Mali