708 CE
Pope Sisinnius succeeds Pope John VII as the 87th pope. Pope Constantine I succeeds Pope Sisinnius as the 88th pope. Tea drinking gains popularity among the Chinese. It is also valued for its alleged medicinal values (approximate date).
In the 700s, the 8th century.
Conflict & Security
- Nazaktar Khan, a Turk Shahi prince in alliance with the Tibetan Empire, captures Bactria from the Umayyads.source
- Battle of Anchialus: A Byzantine expeditionary force under Emperor Justinian II is defeated near the seaside city of Anchialus, on the Black Sea Coast. The Byzantines are overwhelmed by a surprise attack of Bulgarian cavalry, led by Tervel. Justinian manages to reach the fortress, and escapes to Constantinople on a ship.source
Exploration & Expansion
- Arab–Byzantine War: The Umayyads under Maslamah ibn Abd al-Malik capture and sack the Byzantine city of Tyana (Cappadocia) after a prolonged siege, and following a victory over a Byzantine relief army. Maslamah also leads another expedition in the summer, raiding and conquering Amorium (modern Turkey).source
Religion & Belief
- January 15 – Pope Sisinnius succeeds Pope John VII as the 87th pope.source
- March 25 – Pope Constantine I succeeds Pope Sisinnius as the 88th pope.source
- Island Mont Tombe is dedicated to Michael and renamed Mont Saint-Michel.source
Economy & Finance
Health & Medicine
- Tea drinking gains popularity among the Chinese. It is also valued for its alleged medicinal values (approximate date).source