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1347
The Black Death Hits Europe
The Black Death was huge plague that struck Europe in 1347 that killed about 1/3 of Europe's population. -
1440
The Printing Press Is Invented
The printing press is invented and books can now be printed. Without this invention, there could be no books printed and no form of printing any sort of writing. -
1485
Leo Da Vinci Invents Flying Machines
This was an early prototype of a plane created by "The Renaissance Man". It paved the way for the Wright Brothers to create the first plane -
1492
Christopher Columbus Begins His Expedition
This was the journey where many areas, continents, and countries were either discovered or further explored by Christopher Columbus and his crew. -
1502
Albrecht Durer Creates "Young Hare"
"Young Hare" was one of the first pieces of artwork with the subject being an animal, by an artist who appreciated nature and animals as a subject of art before anyone else. It was also one of the first ever Gouache painting made. Albrecht Durer is the most famous German renaissance artists. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Writes His 95 Theses
This was the first time someone went against the Church and people agreed with them. He created many statements that went against the Church teachings that are accepted today. -
1541
Michelangelo Creates "The Last Judgement"
One of the most famous pieces of artwork by arguably the most famous and most accomplished artists during the time of the Renaissance. -
Shakespeare Wrote Romeo And Juliet
Romeo and Juliet was the most famous play written by quite possibly the most famous playwright there ever was. Romeo and Juliet is still read and performed today. -
Galileo Creates His First Telescope
When Galileo used a telescope for the first time, he could see the planets and moon in space and it helped him form his theory that all of the planets revolve around the sun. His theory that the planets revolve around the sun is still believed today. -
Sir Isaac Newton Discovers The Law Of Gravity
His theory of gravity was a much higher level of thinking during his time and it is still accepted today, all around the world.