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1347
Beginning of the Renaissance
The Early Renaissance is marked by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and humanism. In Florence, Italy, artists like Giotto and writers like Petrarch lay the groundwork for the cultural revival. -
1397
The Medici Bank
The Medici Bank became one of the most respectful institutions in Europe, It was opened in 1397. The Medici family was considered to be one of the wealthiest families for a time -
Period: 1400 to
Renaissance Artistic Periods
The Renaissance witnesses distinctive artistic periods, including the Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Mannerism, each characterized by unique styles and themes. -
Period: 1400 to
Commercial Revolution
The Commercial Revolution witnesses economic changes, including the rise of banking and trade, contributing to the prosperity of cities and the emergence of a merchant class. -
Period: 1400 to
Italian City-State Conflicts
Political struggles and conflicts among Italian city-states characterize the Renaissance period, contributing to the rise and fall of powerful families and states. -
1453
The fall of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire fell l in the year 1453 CE, when the Ottoman Empire broke through the walls of Constantinople with cannons and seized control of the capital city. The last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI, died in that battle. -
1492
The discovery of America
An Spanish adventurer, Colón, during the monarchy if the Catholic kings in Spain, set on a journey and tried to discover a new route to arrive to india, However he discovered America instead. -
Period: 1500 to
Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution, spanning the 16th to the 18th centuries, marks a transformative period in scientific inquiry, challenging traditional views and laying the foundation for modern science. -
1503
The Mona Lisa
It was painted sometime in 1503, when Leonardo was living in Florence, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum, Paris, where it remained an object of pilgrimage in the 21st century. -
The end of the renaissance
The demise of the Renaissance was the result of several compounding factors. By the end of the 15th century, numerous wars had plagued the Italian peninsula. Spanish, French and German invaders battling for Italian territories caused disruption and instability in the region.