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Galileo studies medicine at the University of Pisa.
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At only 25, Galileo becomes a professor of mathematics at the University of Pisa.
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Galileo drops multiple objects from the leaning tower of Pisa in order to prove that all objects (without any resistance) will fall at the same rate
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Galileo creates his legendary telescope in which he uses to make numerous discoveries.
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Thomas Caccini preaches against Galileo and his teachings.
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Galileo meets with Pope Paul V to discuss his theories.
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The Church considers the Earth revolving around the Sun as heresy, and Galileo is advised not to defend the theory as he has been doing.
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With a new pope, Galileo is attacked. He has six audiences with Pope Urban VIII after publishing the Assayer.
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Galileo publishes his famous work on the Earth and Sun, but is sentenced to life prison soon after for the controversy.
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Galileo returns home to house arrest, and dies eight years later. However he leaves behind knowledge and ideas that ignite many advances and discoveries in the future.
