B.C. Lithuanian ancestors settle along the Baltic coast. A.D. Lithuania is first mentioned in chronicles. Lithuanians already have a reputation as fierce warriors. Lithuania is united by Mindaugas and later crowned king.
Unification helps Lithuania fend off German crusaders.
1323 Vilnius founded by Grand Duke Gediminas. To keep the Germans at bay, the Lithuanian Grand Duke and Polish Queen wed, creating a monarchial union . This leads to Lithuania's final conversion to Christianity . The first act of faith is felling sacred trees and statues to pagan gods. In 1410, Lithuanians and allies crush the Teutonic Knights, ending the Teutonic Knight's military might in the region for good.