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1012| 1000–1100 | Europe [sports] | ‘Tables’, or backgammon, is introduced to Europe by the Arabs (or reintroduced, as it is similar in name and appearance to the Roman game Tabula). It becomes extremely popular over the next few centuries. The name ‘backgammon’ is first used in the mid-17th century. | | 1012 | China, Champa [agriculture] | Rice is introduced into China from Champa (modern southern Vietnam) and becomes the staple diet. | | 12 May 1012 | Italy, Holy Roman Empire [political events] | The death of Pope Sergius IV within a few weeks of that of his patron John II Crescentius leads to suspicions that they have both been murdered. The election of Sergius IV's successor is disputed: the Crescentius family nominate Gregory, but he is soon expelled by the counts of Tusculum, who put Theophylact of Tusculum, as Benedict VIII, in possession of the papacy. |
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