790s

The 790s refers to the decade of the 790s CE, spanning the years 790 to 799. This period falls within the Early Middle Ages in Europe and the late Tang dynasty in China.

In Europe, the Carolingian Empire, under Charlemagne, continued to expand its influence. Charlemagne's reign saw efforts to consolidate power, reform administration, and promote learning. The Viking Age was also beginning to make its mark, with early raids and explorations occurring during this decade, though the full impact of Viking expansion would become more pronounced in the following century. Christianity continued to spread throughout various regions of Europe, often intertwined with political and military endeavors.

In the East, the Tang dynasty in China was experiencing a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing, though internal tensions and the seeds of future decline were present. Diplomacy and trade routes, like the Silk Road, remained important conduits for cultural and economic exchange between East and West.

The 790s also saw ongoing developments in the Islamic world, with the Abbasid Caliphate continuing its rule from Baghdad. This era was a significant period for scientific, mathematical, and philosophical advancements, building upon earlier traditions and fostering new discoveries. Elsewhere, in the Americas, various indigenous civilizations were developing and interacting, their histories largely unrecorded in written form by European standards of the time.