Renaissance Period

Black Death

Jan 1, 1347

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_DeathThe black death started to spread throughout Europe. The plague killed about 1/3 of the population of Europe. The plague was spread by fleas carried by ground rodents. A sympton would be buboes in the grions, the neck, and the armpit. Kelly Zheng

Renaissance Began

Jan 11, 1350

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance
It was a period in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century.It was between the Middle Ages and the modern history.
The Renaisance means rebirth. It was an period between the Medieval Era and the modern world. The Renaissance began in Florence and spread to the rest of Europe. Kelly Zheng

Joan of Arc's Death

May 30, 1431

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_ArcJoan of Arc was considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. Joan said she received visions of the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination Kelly Zheng

Printing Press

Feb 3, 1440

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_pressThe printing press was the first ever invented machine to print books, newspaper and etc. The print press spread a lot of knowledge throughout the world. The printing press is widely regarded as one of the most influential events in the second millennium. Kelly Zheng

Birth of Leonardo Da Vinci

Apr 15, 1452

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_VinciLeonardo Da Vinci was a famous artist who painted the painting Mona Lisa. He was also considered one of the greatest painter ever. He was sometimes credited with the inventions of the parchute, helicopter and tank. He was regarded as the "Renaissance Man." Kelly Zheng

Columbus's Discoveries

Oct 12, 1492

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus
Christopher Columbus sailed his ships The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria out to discover new lands. He then discovered the The New World in 1492. Kelly Zheng

Sistine Chapel Painting

Nov 1, 1508

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceiling
The Sistine Chapel painting was painted by Michelangelo. It is a large chapel in the Vaticsn City. It is a residence for the pope. Kelly Zheng

King Henry of VIII of England

Apr 21, 1509

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England
King Henry is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. His disagreements with the Pope led to his separation of the Church of England from papal authority. He also married six times. Kelly Zheng

Protestant Reformation

Oct 31, 1517

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Reformation The Reformation was a Christian movement andIts followers criticized the Catholic Church for corruption and called for radical reform. These protesters became known as Protestants. Martin Luther who was not happy about the churches selling indulgences wrote the ninety five thesis paper and nailed it to the church door. Kelly Zheng

Galileo improved on the telescope

Feb 7, 1609

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei
Galileo was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician who played a major role in the scientific revolution during the Renaissance.
After hearing about the invention of Lippershey he improved on the telescope. with the improved telescope he discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter (Io, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa). Kelly Zheng