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Period: 500 to
From Pericles to the Dishwasher
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May 1, 650
Pericles enriches the lives of Athens citizens.
His wealth and nobility allowed him to pursue education. He allowed poor people to attend theatrical preformances for free. He paid generous wages on citizens who served as jurymen in the Heliacal, supreme court of Athens. He encouraged wages to be to civil workers. -
Jan 1, 1200
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire from 300-1453 AD was one of the most powerful, economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe. It had most advanced economy. Constantinople, the capital, was a prime hub in the trading network in the Silk Road. -
Jan 1, 1400
Renaissance Era
This era between the 14th and 17th century marked important technical inventions such as the printing press and the crank and connecting rod mechanism. This time period started the scientific revolution. -
Jan 1, 1400
Start of Humanism
The idea that humans can do anything was sparked in the minds of those in the Renaissance Era. People invented things that were made to make peoples lives easier, and more efficient. -
Jan 1, 1517
Printing press made texts widely available
Humanism lead to inventions such as the printing press which allowed texts to become widely available which increased the knowledge of the people, even the poor uneducated members of society. -
First Flush Toilet
Humanism also sparked ideas such as better hygiene. The godson of Queen Elizabeth, Sir John Harrington, designs the first flush toilet, calling it a "pride in perfection." He made one for himself and one for his godmother Queen Elizabeth. Due to the absence of sewage lines, it did not catch on. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a transition to new manufacturing processes. This was the time when all hand production methods where transitioned into machines. -
Dishwasher was Patented
Joel Houghton patented the first mechanical dishwasher in 1850 in the United States. This device was made of wood and was cranked by hand while water sprayed onto the dishes. -
First reliable hand powered dishwasher invented
Josephine Cochrane invented the first reliable hand powered dishwasher and unveiled it at the Chicago World's Fair. She invented the dishwasher because her servants were chipping her fine china dishes when they washed them by hand. -
Pericles is Born
Pericles was born in 495 BC in Cholargos, Greece. He was a statesman, orator, and a general of Athens during the Golden Age. He was a big promoter of the arts and literature.
