Historical Events in 850
7 curated events dated to this year, and 2 musicalized poets on V2Melody were alive then.
18,593 historical events · 672 poets with dates
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Chinese Invention of Gunpowder
Chinese alchemists during the Tang Dynasty accidentally discovered gunpowder while searching for an elixir of immortality in China. This mi…
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Al-Kindi Writes 'Book of the Chemistry of Perfume'
In 850, the Islamic scholar Al-Kindi authored the 'Book of the Chemistry of Perfume,' a comprehensive treatise on the chemistry of fragranc…
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Composition of 'Ch'ŏyongga'
Ch'ŏyong composes 'Ch'ŏyongga', one of the oldest known Korean poems, during his time in Gyeongju. This poem reflects his experiences and…
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Ulfberht Viking Swords
High-quality crucible steel Ulfberht swords, marked with the name, were produced likely in the Rhineland near modern Germany and traded wid…
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Umayyad Damascus Steel Swords
In Damascus, Syria, under the Abbasid and earlier Umayyad caliphates, crucible steel techniques produced legendary Damascus swords prized f…
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Al-Kindi Introduces Greek Philosophy to the Islamic World
In 850, Al-Kindi, known as the 'Philosopher of the Arabs,' played a crucial role in introducing Greek philosophy to the Islamic world. He i…
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Islamic Golden Age Advances in Dye Chemistry
During the Islamic Golden Age around 850 AD, scholars like Al-Kindi made significant advances in dye chemistry, documenting improved mordan…
Poets in 850
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