Then theChristian-oriented dating system then spreading west across theAtlantic Ocean with theWestern European explorers and religious faith to the continents of theAmericas of theWestern Hemisphere, then through the simultaneous movement of the various Christian churches, and Europeans along sea trading routes with the military / political / economic / social influences ofColonialism /Imperialism spread worldwide toAfrica,Asia andAustralia /Oceania.
EmperorDiocletian begins construction of a palace that will become the city ofSplit (approximate date). Diocletian, who plans on abdicating, intends to use this palace as his place of retirement.
TheMayan civilization reaches its most prolific period, the classic period, in what is nowGuatemala,Belize and parts of southernMexico adjacent to the former two. During most of this period,Tikal dominates the Mayan world.