790s

Events and Trends

 * In 793, the s sack the monastery of . This is the first of a series of Viking raids spanning the next centuries.
 * In 791, the invade, but in 796 they are beaten decisively by.
 * In, is forced to lay down her role as guardian of her son, emperor . She still keeps acting as empress, and in 797 she has Constantine captured and deposed, and takes the throne. In , she will be deposed herself.
 * In 794, becomes the new capital of.