Explorations-Tolea Grigorutsa

Black Death

Nov 17, 1346

The Black Death was on of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350. The pleague is thought to have started in China, traveling along the Silk road and reaching Crimea. From there, probably carried by Oriental rat fleas living on merchant ships, it spread throughout the Meditteranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated ot have killed 10-60 percent of Europe's population.

Guns Apear in Europe

Nov 17, 1347

First Caravels are Built

Nov 17, 1420

A caravel is a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. The lateen sails gave her speed and the capacity for sailing to windward (beating). The first Asian caravel enters the Atlantic Ocean by rounding the Cape of Good Hope.

The Guttenberg Bible is Printed

Nov 17, 1440

Capture of Constantinople

Nov 17, 1453

Columbus Discovers New World

Nov 17, 1492

Columbus Discovers America

Nov 17, 1498

Smallpox wipes out Native Americans

Nov 17, 1514

Martin Luther starts the Protestan Reformation

Nov 17, 1517

First Voyage Around the World

Nov 17, 1522

Spain Conquers the Incas

Nov 17, 1533

Two Famous Books are Published

Nov 17, 1543

William Shakespeare is Born

Nov 17, 1564

Australia is Discovered

Nov 17, 1606

First Telescope is Built

Nov 17, 1609