Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Discovery

By enviikay
  • Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press
    May 11, 1440

    Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press

    The printing press was invited by Johannes Gutenburg. Literacy rates increased drastically around this time.
  • Leonardo da Vinci painted the last supper
    Nov 17, 1495

    Leonardo da Vinci painted the last supper

  • Michelangelo sculpted the Pieta
    Nov 17, 1498

    Michelangelo sculpted the Pieta

  • Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to a church door
    Aug 10, 1517

    Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to a church door

    In the 95 Theses, Luther stated that the Bible was the ultimate authority and that humans may reach salvation by faith alone.
  • Ferdinand Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe
    Mar 6, 1521

    Ferdinand Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe

  • Henry VIII broke from the Church in Rome and divorced his wife
    Jul 1, 1533

    Henry VIII broke from the Church in Rome and divorced his wife