The Renaissance

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  • Period: 1300 to 1450

    The Early Renaissance

    Marked by a revival of classical learning, art, and culture, especially in Italy. Artists and thinkers began rediscovering Greek and Roman ideas, leading to innovations in art, science, and literature.
  • Period: 1400 to

    The Age of Exploration

    European nations funded voyages to discover new trade routes and territories, leading to global interactions and the establishment of colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
  • The Invention of the Printing Press
    1440

    The Invention of the Printing Press

    Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge, literature, and education, and making books accessible to a broader population.
  • Period: 1490 to 1527

    The High Renaissance

    Characterized by masterpieces from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, this period saw the height of artistic expression and innovation in Italy.
  • The Discovery of the New World
    Oct 12, 1492

    The Discovery of the New World

    Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas, financed by the Spanish crown, opened the Age of Exploration and significantly impacted European economies and world history.
  • The Protestant Reformation
    1517

    The Protestant Reformation

    Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses questioned Church practices, leading to a major split in Christianity and impacting religious and political structures across Europe.
  • Period: 1543 to

    The Scientific Revolution

    This period brought groundbreaking developments in science, including the works of Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton, reshaping our understanding of the natural world.
  • Galileo's Telescope Observations

    Galileo's Telescope Observations

    Galileo Galilei used a telescope to observe celestial bodies, supporting the heliocentric model and transforming the fields of astronomy and science.