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1347
The Black Death
The Black Death was a plague that tore through Europe beginning in 1347. It was important because it was a major pandemic that ultimately resulted in the loss of 1/3- 2/3 of Europe's population. -
1440
The Printing Press
The printing press is most famously paired with the name, Johannes Gutenberg. It is the most famous invention that was a bridge into what is now considered the modern period -
1481
Primavera
Primavera is a painting created by the famous Renaissance artist, Sandro Botticelli. It's famously known for its immense detail and expressions, which makes it significant to the art world. -
1495
The Last Supper
This painting was created by the famous Leonardo da Vinci, who was a Renaissance man. It is regarded as possibly the most famous painting, and is among the most recognized paintings in the world -
Oct 31, 1517
Luther's 95 Theses
The 95 Theses were 95 objections of the Church written by the german monk, Martin Luther. It's significant because it was one of the biggest conflicts against the Church in world history. One sole man and his beliefs went against the largest institution in the world. -
1519
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador during the 1500s, and he helped the Spanish eventually defeat the Aztec Empire. This was important because he helped claim Mexico for Spain and win territories, before he traveled to the New World -
1549
Anglican Church
Anglicanism is a major branch in Christianity and shares beliefs from Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. It's significant because it was an entirely new branch as a result of the start of the Protestant Reformation. -
Galileo's telescope
Galileo's telescope was originally a toy, but he made advancements to it that enabled it to magnify images 8-30 times it's original size. The telescope also helped Galileo prove that the Geocentric theory isn't correct, because he was able to see into space and observe the motions of the planets.
