1200 BC: the
first civilization in Central and North America develops in about 1200 BC in the coastal regions of the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the
Olmec civilization, its early site is at
San Lorenzo.
April 16, 1178 BC: a
solar eclipse may mark the return of
Odysseus, legendary
King of
Ithaca, to his kingdom after the
Trojan War.[3] He discovers a number of suitors competing to marry his wife
Penelope, whom they believe to be a widow, in order to succeed him on the throne. He organizes their slaying and re-establishes himself on the throne.
c.
1128 BC:
Thymoetes, legendary
King of Athens, dies childless after a reign of 8 years. He is succeeded by his designated heir
Melanthus of
Pylos, a fifth-generation descendant of
Neleus who had reportedly assisted him in battle against the
Boeotians.
1200 BC: the
first civilization in Central and North America develops in about 1200 BC in the coastal regions of the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the
Olmec civilization, its early site is at
San Lorenzo.
April 16, 1178 BC: a
solar eclipse may mark the return of
Odysseus, legendary
King of
Ithaca, to his kingdom after the
Trojan War.[3] He discovers a number of suitors competing to marry his wife
Penelope, whom they believe to be a widow, in order to succeed him on the throne. He organizes their slaying and re-establishes himself on the throne.
c.
1128 BC:
Thymoetes, legendary
King of Athens, dies childless after a reign of 8 years. He is succeeded by his designated heir
Melanthus of
Pylos, a fifth-generation descendant of
Neleus who had reportedly assisted him in battle against the
Boeotians.