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206 BCE
Invention of the Compass
The Han dynasty invents the first magnetic compass. The compass has forever improved navigation, and our use of nautical travel. At the time, it influenced nautical trade which made trade routes obsolete. -
1347
Black Death Hits Europe
The black death, or bubonic plague spreads across Asia, until it reaches Europe where it kills 70-200 million people. With the mass reduction of people, feudalism falls, a middle class arises, and people start demanding things from their rulers. -
1440
Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press
Gutenberg uses a wine press, and movable type to create the printing press, which enables people to print literature much faster than a scribe could. This invention increases the spread of knowledge, and has dictated our access to literature and knowledge nowadays. -
1484
The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus is a Renaissance painting by Botticelli. It is a homage to ancient Greek and Roman techniques, and has since influenced numerous other works of art. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Reaches America
Christopher Couombus travels westward in hopes of reaching India, where he then instead finds his way to the Americas. Colonists than travel to the newly discovered lands where after a long time, they have become what they are today. Along with this, his venture inspired many others to travel, and seek to find new lands. -
1509
The School of Athens
The School of Athens is a work of Renaissance art by Raphael. It uses ancient Greek and Roman techniques. It has since inspired many other artists. -
1517
Luther's 95 Theses
Luther posted 95 theses, or things he saw wrong about the church. through extensive research, and study of the bible, Luther was able to realize how corrupt the Roman Catholic Church was. He shared his ideas, which spread rapidly, and sparked the protestant reformation. Luther's ideas have helped form multiple sects of Christianity which many people celebrate today. -
1543
Copernicus’ theory of Heliocentrism
Copernicus thinks up the idea that the Earth isn't the center of the solar system, but rather the sun is. This idea has changed the way we think about astronomy, and has influenced science ever since. -
Globe Theater is Built
The Globe Theater Was Shakespeare's own theater, where he performed the multitude of plays he wrote. Shakespeare's works have heavily influenced modern literature, and theater was a common activity at the time, which Shakespeare pioneered to popularity. -
Galileo's Telescope
Galileo creates the first telescope to look into space with in order to help prove some of his theories. By using the telescope, Galileo was able to prove his ideas, and show the people of this world that they are wrong, and their is much they don't know about this planet. Along with this, his invention has been used numerous times since it was first created to make incredible scientific advancements.
