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1300
Eye Glasses
Salvino D'Armate invented the Eye Glasses. They were invested around the 1300s. They were used so people could see text better. https://www.smore.com/3ds6v-eye-glasses -
1364
Firearms
The first firearm was called the matchlock. It was invented in 1364 using gun powder. You would first put gunpowder in. You would then light the fuse and pull the trigger and it would fire. https://create.piktochart.com/output/43663344-renaissance-firearms -
1397
Medici Bank opening
The Medici Bank was a financial institution opened by the Medici family. It was one of the most respected banks in Europe at the time. Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici was the first one in the family to start banking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medici_Bank -
1406
The Geography
The Geography was translated to Latin in the 15th century. The Geography has maps of places in the world. It was originally written in 150 AD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_(Ptolemy)
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1495
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci painting one of the most known paintings in 1495. Leonardo painting this to be about a scene that happened in the bible. In the painting you can see Jesus in the middle of the table. https://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-last-supper.jsp -
Period: 1500 to
Chemise
The chemise was developed from the Roman tunica. It was used during the 1500s throughout the 1800s. These were usually sewed at home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemise -
Period: 1500 to
Partlets
A Partlet is a sleeveless piece of clothes worn over the neck and the shoulders. It also was used to fill in a low neckline. Partlets were made out of either silk or linen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partlet -
1503
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is a portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci. People think that the Mona Lisa was painting in 1503. The painting is considered the most known renaissance painting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa -
1503
Selling indulgences for St. Peter's Basilica
The Catholic Church needed money to build the new Basilica. The church thought about selling indulgences to get money for the Basilica. Indulgences are basically passes to heaven. https://scholarship.rollins.edu/mls/7/ -
1503
Pope Julius II
Julius II was the pope from 1503 to his death in 1513. He was one of the most powerful and influential pope. He was nicknamed the Warrior Pope. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Julius_II -
Apr 18, 1506
Medici paid for St. Peter's Basilica
The Medici family paid for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's Basilica is the biggest church in the world. It is one of the most known things that has came from the Renaissance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Medici -
1509
The School of Athens
The School of Athens was created by artist Raphael in 1509. This painting has many important people from throughout history. People have said that every Greek philosopher is in this painting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_of_Athens -
1510
Pocket Watch
Peter Henlein was the inventor of the pocket watch.The pocket watch was invented in 1510. Pocket watches were invented so people could see the time. https://www.smore.com/g2zej -
1513
Pope Leo X
Pope Leo was elected as pope in 1513. He served as pope until he died in 1521. Pope Leo X is known for being the pope during the reformation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_X -
1513
The Prince
This book was written by Niccolò Machiavelli. The written version came out in 1513 but the printed came out in 1532. The Prince had a lot of controversy when released. https://www.tell-a-tale.com/10-read-books-renaissance-period/
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1514
Heliocentric Solar System
Nicolas Copernicus didn't believe that the sun revolved around the Earth. He instead beloved the Earth revolved around the sun. He spent his life figuring out the mathematical solar system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_science_in_the_Renaissance -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the Wittenberg Castle church. The 95 theses talked about the wrongdoing of the church. It also talked about indulgences. https://www.history.com/topics/reformation/martin-luther-and-the-95-theses -
1520
The papal bull
The pope is angry with Luther for spreading information about indulgences. The papal bull says Luther will be excommunicated if he continues spreading lies. Luther later burns this papal burn. https://famous-trials.com/luther/288-chronology -
Period: 1520 to
The Doublet
A doublet is a jacket that men usually worn during the Renaissance. The doublet was worn for fashion and warmth. It was used up until the 1600s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doublet_(clothing) -
Jan 3, 1521
Martin Luther gets excommunicated
In 1521, Pope Leo X issued another papal bull. This stated that Martin Luther has been excommunicated from the church . Martin did not recant the theses so he was removed from the church. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martin-luther-excommunicated -
1565
The Hunters in the Snow
Peter Bruegel the Elder created this painting in 1565. This painting is an oil on wood painting. The painting is set in December and it shows people by a village getting ready to hunt. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunters_in_the_Snow -
Invention of the Thermometer
The thermometer was created by Galileo Galilei in 1593. The thermometer was recreated to the modern one in 1714, by Gabriel Fahrenheit. Te thermometer i still being used to this day https://www.smore.com/ztmxy -
Hamlet
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Don Quixote
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
The Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by Johannes Vermeer in 1665. It was painted with oil paints. Even though the painting looks like a portrait of someone, it is not. The person in the painting was created by Vermeer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_a_Pearl_Earring
