History
 

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World

General

Population: Between 190 and 230 million*
  • Religion: Rise of the Papacy, according to Catholics
    1st and 2nd Thessalonians written
  • Science: Roman army surgeon Dioscorides compiles information on medicinal plants in De Materia Medica

Americas

  • Mexico: City of Teotihuacán rules Mexico
  • Peru: Nazca culture flourishes

Asia

  • China: Buddhism reaches China
  • Funan: Foundation of Funan empire
  • India: Mathura art in north
    Kushans under Kujala Kadphises invade and conquer Gandhara

Europe

  • General: Gothic kingdom set up on Lower Vistula
  • Roman Empire: Romans learn to use soap from the Gauls
    Population reaches 1 million
    Claudian aqueduct finished
    Jews banished from Rome

Pacific

  • Vanatu: Eruption on Vanatu (Ambrym)



 
 
 
 
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