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1347
The Black Death hit Europe
The black death, also known as the Black Plague hit Europe and Asia. This epidemic killed one-third of the population of Europe in a span of three years. -
1440
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. This allowed Galileo to share his 95 theses and get his point across to the Catholic Church. -
1485
The Birth of Venus was made
Sandro Botticelli made Tthe Birth Of Venus. This painting shows the goddess Venus arriving at the shore after her birth when she had emerged from the sea fully-grown. -
1492
Christopher Columbus and his crew set sail
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He used his three ships- the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. -
1501
David, by Michelangelo was made
Michelangelo created David by using marble. He created it to be 17 feet. -
1517
The Counter-Reformation took place
The period of Catholic resurgence that was initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation, the Counter-Reformation was in 1517. -
1517
Luther wrote his 95 theses
Luther wrote his 95 theses against the Catholic Church towards his beliefs. -
1532
Copernicus discovered the planet revolution
In 1532, Copernicus discovered the heliocentric system, which is when the Earth (on its axis) revolves around the sun -
Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juiliet
William Shakespeare, the famous playwright, wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1599. -
Galileo invented the telescope
In 1609, Galileo found his evidence by inventing the telescope to prove his point to the Catholic Church. -
Voltaire wrote letters on the English nation
Voltaire wrote his letters on the English nation in 1734.
