The phrase “what happened in 1” is ambiguous. If you’re asking about the year AD 1 (the first year of the Common Era), here are the key historical points commonly discussed for that period:
- Roman Empire: The early reign of Augustus’ successor Tiberius begins to take shape behind the scenes, with rapid political maneuvering and consolidation across the empire continuing from the Augustan era. Historical narratives often place significant administrative and succession developments in this window, setting the stage for later imperial stability and expansion.
- Judea and early Christianity: The period is often marked by the broader context in which Jesus of Nazareth is traditionally placed in the historical timeline, with scholarly debate about exact dates. The spread of early Christian ideas begins to take shape in the surrounding Mediterranean world, though precise events in AD 1 are not recorded as definitive milestones.
- Global contemporaries: In other parts of the world, various regional powers and cultures are evolving in their own timelines, such as Han-era developments in China and local kingdoms across Africa and the Near East. Comprehensive histories of the era describe a world of connected but diverse political and cultural landscapes.
If you meant a different interpretation of “1” (for example, a specific event or a different calendar system), please specify which culture or region you’re interested in, and I’ll tailor the details accordingly.
