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1347
The Black Death
Or the Black Plague, was a pandemic that would kill close to one-third of Europe's population. -
1374
Francesco Petrarca Death
The "Father of Humanism", often credited as initiating the Renaissance. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
This led to many Greek scholars fleeing Constantinople and they would bring Europe out of the Dark Ages. -
1477
The Sistine Chapel
Rebuilt from an older chapel named Capella Magna -
1483
The Birth of Venus
Created sometime between 1482 and 1485 by Botticelli -
Period: 1494 to 1559
Italian Wars
Series of conflicts for control of Italy. Fought largely by Spain and France. -
1512
Unveiling of Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Michelangelo painted it from 1508 to 1512, because Pope Julius II ordered him to. -
1517
Ninety-Five Theses
A list of grievances against the Catholic Church that Martin Luther nails onto the door of a chapel. -
1532
The Prince is Published
Written by Niccolo Machiavelli -
1576
The Great Theatre
First London playhouse is built. Used primarily by the Chamberlain's Men, Shakespeare's acting troupe. -
Period: to
Thirty Years War
Series of wars fought primarily in Central Europe.
