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270 BCE
heliocentric theory
Heliocentric theory is a model of the solar system that posits a central place for the Sun, with the planets orbiting it. It is most closely associated with the 16th-century work of Copernicus and the 17th-century work of Galileo, and the theory was widely adopted after Copernicus' death. Heliocentric theory replaced the older geocentric theory, which held that the Sun and other bodies orbit the Earth. -
1327
Petrarch
He was best known for the lyric poetry of his canzoniere and is considered one of the greatest love poets. A scholar of classical antiquity. He was a founder of humanism . -
1430
inquisition
The Inquisition was very significant in the history of the Roman Catholic Church and Europe.
it was founded far the express purpose of exterminating every human being in Europe who differed from Roman Catholic beliefs and practices. -
1439
printing revolution
The printing press was so important because it made the mass production of printed materials possible, and lead to much wider dissemination of knowledge and literacy throughout the socioeconomic classes. For thousands of years prior to the invention of the printing press, all works in the history of human writing could only be copied by hand or by and laborious processes that commanded high fees. -
1455
johan Gutenberg
The Gutenberg Bible was completed. Early documentation states that a total of 200 copies were scheduled to be printed on rag cotton linen paper, and 30 copies on animal skin. It is not known exactly how many copies were actually printed. Today, only 22 copies are known to exist, of which 7 are on velum -
1474
leonardo de' Medici
when the de Medici was at the height of their powers, they dominated Florence. However, they were eager to appear as first among equals, they went to great lengths to allow the other noble and wealthy families to secure many of the offices in the City Republic’s government..This reconciled many of them to the domination of their Republic by one family. -
1498
machiavelli
Enters public life as Chief of the Second Chancery through which he is also Secretary to the Ten of Liberty and Peace, the commission which oversees military matters and foreign affairs. He is entrusted with keeping the Signoria and the Ten informed in military and political problems so they can make apprpriate and timely decisions. -
1502
raphael
During the period 1502–1503, he painted the Mond Crucifixion originally an altarpiece in the church of San Domenico, Città di Castello. The painting shows Jesus on the cross, looking peaceful even though he is dying. -
1506
Leonardo da Vinci
The Mona Lisa was completed. It is important caused due to peripheral vision as the focus of the viewers shift from the eyes. The Mona Lisa representation of the idea of happiness. -
1532
nicholas copernicus
By 1532 Nicholaus had published his 6th book on astronomy. This book described the see travelling motion that was backed up by mathematics. The importance of this event is that Nicholaus Copernicus finally published his 6th book on astronomy and a lot of people were interested in it. -
1533
thomas cranmer
He was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury and a leader of the English Reformation. As the Archbishop of Canterbury he was responsible for establishing the first doctrinal and liturgical structures of the reformed Church of England. That is what is so important abut Thomas. -
1534
henry viii
The pope Clement VII ruled that Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon was valid. The Act of Supremacy was introduced. Thomas Cromwell was appointed day to day controller of the Church. -
1537
pope paul III
They produced the 1537 which suggested broad reform of abuses in the church that had resulted from unrestrained papal authority. The document was leaked broadly, received a critical response from Luther, and ultimately was not put into practice, though it did influence many of the disciplinary reforms at Trent. During his pontificate, the pope oversaw several efforts to stem the tide of Protestantism and defend Catholic teachings -
1563
humanism
Council of Trent ,and the council of the Roman Catholic Church, was held in three parts from 1545 to 1563. Prompted by the Reformation, the Council of Trent was highly important for its sweeping decrees on self-reform and for its dogmatic definitions that clarified virtually every doctrine contested by the Protestants. that is why the council of tyrant is important. -
1563
council of trent
Council of Trent was highly important for its sweeping decrees on self-reform and for its dogmatic definitions that clarified virtually every doctrine contested by the Protestants. Despite internal strife and two lengthy interruptions, the council was a key part of the Counter Reformation and played a vital role in revitalizing the Roman Catholic Church in many parts of Europe. -
elizabeth I
Mary Stuart was one of Elizabeth's greatest threats. Mary believed Elizabeth did not deserve the crown because of her protestant faith, and took claim to the throne herself. After several assassination attempts, Elizabeth put her cousin in jail. Mary Stuart would be in prison and executed 20 years later -
francis bcon
Sir Francis Bacon was a leader in science he didn't really invent things he aimed toward what was already invented he invented the modern scientific enterprise. He is Seen as one of the most influential people in the science field. -
william shakesphere
One of William Shakespeare's most famous plays was written in 1606 which was called Macbeth. Macbeth was about a man whose constant strive for power, eventually led to his downfall. He is obsessed with becoming King and goes crazy in the process. By reading the book, you learn that complete power is not worth losing your sanity. -
galileo
In 1609, having developed telescopes based on the designs by Dutch eyeglass makers, Galileo decided to point a telescope towards the sky in the hope of learning more about the universe. Despite controversy and ridicule from the Catholic Church, Galileo openly supported the Copernican theory that the Earth rotates around the Sun. -
scientific method
The scientific method is important because it is an evidence-based method for acquiring knowledge. Unlike intuitive, philosophical or religious methods for acquiring knowledge, the scientific method relies on empirical, repeatable tests to reveal the truth.The key concept of the scientific method is that scientists can answer questions and test hypotheses, or potential solutions, through highly controlled experiments. -
isaac newton
In 1687, Newton published a book called the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica in which he presents his theory of universal gravitation and three laws of motion.
