MAIN HISTORICAL FACTS

  • 476

    The fall of the roman empire.

    The fall of the roman empire.
    The fall of the Western Roman Empire was the period of decline of the Western Roman Empire in which it lost the authority to exercise its dominion and its vast territory was divided into numerous successor political entities.
  • Period: 541 to 750

    Plague of Justinian

    A major pandemic that struck the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, causing the estimated deaths of 25 million people
  • 618

    Tang Dynasty begins

    Tang Dynasty begins
    Li Yuan leads a rebellion against the Sui Dynasty in China and becomes the first emperor of the Tang. His descendants would rule China for nearly 300 years, an era that was noted for its prosperity and stability, and a high point in Chinese civilization.
  • 1453

    Fall of the Byzantine Empire

    Fall of the Byzantine Empire
    The fall of the Byzantine Empire is the event that start the Rennasince
  • 1478

    Madrigal

    Madrigal
    The madrigal and other polyphonic forms of Renaissance music, such as the frottola and motet, could be sung at home
  • 1492

    The fall of the byzantine empire

    The fall of the byzantine empire
    The Byzantine Empire underwent several cycles of growth and decline, over the course of nearly a thousand years, including major territorial losses during the Arab conquest of the 7th century. Wikipedia
  • 1503

    Roman Golden Age

    Roman Golden Age
    In 1503, Julius II was appointed pope, bringing in the start of the Roman Golden Age. Henry VIII came to power in England in 1509 and Francis I succeeded to the French Throne in 1515.
  • 1504

    Michelangelo finishes "David"

    Michelangelo finishes "David"
    Michelangelo finishes one of the most important sculptures of world history
  • Period: 1524 to 1525

    The German Peasants war

    The German Peasants' War, also called the Common Man's Revolution, was an uprising or revolt of the peasants in the Holy Roman Empire.
  • French revolution

    French revolution
    This historical event meant the end of the Rennasaince