Historical Timeline

Wow! We are learning a lot. Kings and queens. Empires and kingdoms. Warfare and inventions. Architecture and wonders of the world. In an attempt to keep these straight in our heads, we are starting a historical timeline of the history of places we travel.

1163 - 1345

Cornerstone of the Notre Dame Cathedral was laid by Bishop Maurice de Sully, building completed 1345.


1806

Napoleon ordered the Arc de Triomphe to be built to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Austerlitz.