Transition to the Modern World

  • Fall of Rome
    476 BCE

    Fall of Rome

    Rome falls which begins modern history
  • Period: 476 BCE to

    Transition

  • Johannes Gutenburg
    Jan 1, 1440

    Johannes Gutenburg

    Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.
  • Luther's 95 thesis
    Dec 31, 1517

    Luther's 95 thesis

    Martin Luther nails his 95 thesis to the door of his local church
  • Da Vinci
    May 2, 1519

    Da Vinci

    Leonardo Da Vinci's work comes to an end.
  • Shakespeare

    Shakespeare

    Shakespeare's life comes to an end.
  • Galileo Galilee

    Galileo Galilee

    Galileo's death