Transition to the Modern World

By cowalsh
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Gutenberg invents the printing press

    Gutenberg invents the printing press
    Gutenberg was a german blacksmith who invented the printing press which spread through Europe very rapidly.
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean

    Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean
  • Jan 1, 1498

    John Cabot died

    John Cabot died
  • Jan 1, 1501

    Michelangelo created the David

    Michelangelo created the David
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Martin Luther post the 95 thesis

    Martin Luther post the 95 thesis
  • Shakespeare writes A Midsummer Night's Dream

  • Galileo invents the telescope

    Galileo invents the telescope
  • Newton develops his theory about gravity