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1341
black death
The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe. -
1400
Rise of Rome
The Rise of Rome was the beginning of the rule of the Medici family. -
1439
First Printing Press
The first printing press began in Europe and was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1439. -
1476
Age of Exploration
1476 was the start of the Age of Exploration, because sailing ans discovering was very important. -
1516
Politics and the Reformation
Charles V took power in Spain in 1516, and in 1530, he became Holy Roman Emperor, the last emperor to be so crowned. -
1555
The Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg is a temporary settlement within the Holy Roman Empire of the religious conflict arising from the Reformation.