Transition to the Modern World

By jewright
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Magna Carta, or "the Great Charter", is a set of laws by King John of England and signed at Runnymede.
  • Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death

    Black Death
    The Black Death was a fast spreading plauge that killed 1/3 of Europe's population is the middle ages.
  • Jan 1, 1504

    Michelangelo's 'David'

    Michelangelo's 'David'
    A statue of the biblical hero David made by Michelangelo for the Medici family.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther’s 95 Theses

    Luther’s 95 Theses
    Theses were pinned around the area and spread with the printing press about why the Catholic church needed to be reformed.

  • Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juilet'

    Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juilet'
    Shakespeare was an English play write and poet. His works are still talked about today, and he added many words to the English language.