10th century

(9th century - 10th century - 11th century - other centuries)

• the beginning of the Medieval Warm Period
• Viking groups settle in northern France - Norse become Normans
• Foundation of Cluny, first federated monastic order
• Khazar kingdom is attacked and defeated by Kievan Rus (965)
• Collapse of the Mayan Empire. End of Classic Maya period, begin Post-Classic Maya
• Buddhist temple construction commences at Pagan, Myanmar

Significant people

• Otto I the Great
• Edmund I of England
• Theophanu, wife of Otto II and mother of Otto III
• Vladimir I[?], Prince of Kievan Rus

Inventions, Discoveries, Introductions

• Hop (plant) first mentioned in connection with beer brewing

Decades and Years