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Apr 10, 1348
The Bubonic Plague
The bubonic plague was a deadly disease that rampaged through Europe killing 1/3 of the continents population. No one knew why everyone was dying but they had various absurd beliefs as to why. -
Jan 1, 1350
The Renaissance Begins
Starting in Italy spreading to Europe, the Renaissnce was an enormous renewal in the interest in and study of classical antiquity. -
Aug 25, 1350
Ivan IV is Born
Ivan IV was the leader of Muscovy being given absolute power of the throne. Having a sociopathic mindset, Ivan IV conquested many fortresses, until being brought down by neighboring rivals. -
Oct 12, 1428
Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orleans
A conflict during the 100 years war, this was Joan of Arcs first major victory and Frances first major success. The outcome of the seige marked the pinacle of the English power. -
Jan 1, 1439
Johann Gutenberg invents the printing press
Gutenbergs invention of the printing press is regarded as the most important event of the modern period. It played a key role in the development of the Renaissance and Reformation. -
Aug 1, 1464
Cosimo de Medici dies
Cosimo de Medici was the first of the Medici political dynasty. He was never apart of the office in Florence, but he controlled it through his wealth. -
Jan 1, 1480
The Spanish Inquisition Begins
The Spanish Inquisition was a tribunal established in 1481 by Catholic Monarchs. It was originally established to maintain Catholic orthodox in the Kingdoms. -
Jan 1, 1486
Sandro Botticelli paints Birth of Venus
Being similar to the description of a poem by Poliziano, there have been many questions to the precise content of the painting. It depicts the goddess Venus emerging from the sea. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus discovers the Americas
Columbus was a navigator For Castile, a country which later founded modern Spain. Discovering the Americas is of great signifigance in world history. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel
Taking approximately four years to complete, Michelangelo was originally supposed to paint the 12 apostles, but went for a more complex scheme, painting many of the major religious events. -
Jan 1, 1509
Raphael paints the School of Athens
The School of Athens is seen as Raphael's masterpiece and is also seen as the perfect picture of the classical spirirt of high renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1512
Machiaelli writes the Prince
The Prince was a book. It was dedicated to Lorenzo. It was positive and negative. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas More Utopia
Utopia is a work of fiction and political philosophy by Thomas More.The book is primarily depicting a fictional society and its religious, social and political customs. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther 95 Theses
Written by Martin Luther it is widely regarded as the initial catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. The disputation protests against abuses, especially of indulgences. -
Jan 1, 1524
European Wars of Religion
Consisted of more than five wars, following the onset of Protestant Reformation in Western and Northern Europe. -
Jan 1, 1533
Henry VIII of England is excommunicated
Henry IV thought that his title of Emperor was greater than that of the Pope. This resulted in one of the greatest fights that the Papacy experienced in its History. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jesuit Order founded by Ignatius Loyola
This was a Roman Catholic order founded by religious men. Ignatius was regarded as the prinipal agent of the counter-reformation. -
Jul 12, 1536
Desiderius Erasmus dies
The first European intellectual to exploit the power of the printed word, Erasmus was the leading and possibly most famous humanist in the Northern Renaissance. Erasmus was the first to print the Greek New Testament and is well known for his critical satires of abuses in the church. -
Jan 1, 1543
Scientific Revolution/Copernicus
Copernicus used trigonometry to show that observations of movement are most easily explained assumes the earth, and every other planet and star revolved around the sun. -
Jan 15, 1559
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth I is what started her reign of conquer throughout Europe and the growth that England foresaw. -
Jan 1, 1572
Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Was a targeted group of assassination that lead to mob rights. Religious people were targeted during the French Wars of Religion. -
Leonardo da Vinci paint The Last Supper
Ludovico Sforza wanted a religious art piece to be painted, so Leonardo decided to paint the Last Supper, sizing up to about 15 feet hgih by 29 feet long. -
Edict of Nantes
Signed by Henry IV at Nantes, the Edict temporarily halted the religious war between the Roman Catholics and Protestants which tore France apart.
