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Jan 1, 1449
Lorenzo Medici born
Lorenzo Medici was a Florentine statesman who heavily supported the arts. -
1451
Columbus born
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Oct 22, 1454
Gutenberg Bible printed
The Gutenberg Bible was the first majorly produced book using the printing press -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus lands in the Americas
Columbus' first voyage marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration. It set the stage for many explorers like John Cabot and Ferdinand Magellan. -
Jan 1, 1493
Columbus returns to Spain after first voyage
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1493
Columbus embarks on his second voyage
Columbus embarks on his second voyage with 17 ships to Hispaniola, while exploring other Caribbean islands. -
1501
Michelangelo creates David
David is a 5.17 meter sculpture, it was originally designed to be placed on a buttress in a cathedral in Florence. -
1503
Mona Lisa painted by Da Vinci
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings of the world, painted while Da Vinci was in Florence, Italy -
1513
"The Prince" written by Machiavelli
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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Thesis
Martin Luther wrote the 95 Thesis to challenge the Catholic Church about indulgences. -
1543
Copernicus publishes his heliocentric theory
Copernicus publishes his heliocentric theory, which marks the beginning of the Scientific Revolution. -
Shakespeare publishes Romeo and Juliet
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Galileo creates his first telescope
