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Humanism developed during this historical period and promoted an anthropocentric vision of the world, leaving aside the theocentric tradition and highlighting the capabilities of man and human reason.
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Giovanni di Bicci de Medici founded the Medici Bank. Known as the House of Medici, it emigrated to Florence in the 12th century. Through banking and trade, this family soon became one of the richest families in Italy.
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In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. This milestone allowed for greater dissemination of knowledge in Europe. -
Famous for his paintings such as The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, Leonardo is also recognized in the fields of civil engineering, chemistry, geology, geometry, mathematics and mechanical engineering,
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The fall of Constantinople was the capture of the city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, by the Ottoman Empire. -
Albrecht Dürer was one of the most famous artists of the German Renaissance, known throughout the world for his paintings, drawings, engravings, and theoretical writings on art.
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The Protestant Reformation began in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther, a teacher and monk, published a document he called Dispute Concerning the Power of Indulgences. -
The date chosen for Queen Elizabeth's coronation was 15 January 1559, and the festivities kicked off with a procession through London the day before.