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The printing press is a mechanical device for printing many copies of text on rectangular sheets of paper. The discovery of the printing of books with movable type marks a shift in the way information was trasferred in Europe.
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Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks. The city was officially claimed for Islam. There was new rules and regulations.
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Was the first major book printed. The Bible was large and had over 1280 pages, and the text was laid in two columns.
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Rodrigo became a cardinal and the vice-chancellor. He became a priest in 1468.
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16th-century religious revolt known as the Reformation.
Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of a church in Wittenburg. -
Died in France. He established himself as a painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist.
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Pope Clement VII proves himself an incomptetent politician. His poor decisions lead to the sack of Rome.
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An arm attacks the city of Rome. The sack of Rome symbolizes the downfall of Renaissance.
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Shakespeare is recognized as an actor, poet and a playwrighter.
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Died of blood poisoning.
Under her rule, England advanced in such areas as foreign trade, exploration, literature, and the arts.
