Transition to the Modern World

  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hasting

    The Battle of Hastings begin and end on this day.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta Created

    The Magna Carta was created and signed at a field in Runnymede by King John.
  • Jan 1, 1346

    Black Death Starts

    The Black Death starts to spread in Europe and does not stop until 1353.
  • Mar 25, 1436

    Duomo is Completed

    The Duomo is opened to the public after it was completed.
  • Jan 1, 1450

    Gutenberg Completes Printing Press

    Gutenberg completes the creation of the printing press. This machine will help millions to spread ideas and information.
  • Jan 1, 1486

    The Birth of Venus Completed

    Botticelli completed his very famous painting known as "The Birth of Venus."
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Christoper Colombus

    Christoper Colombus sailed the ocean blue in 1492.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Mona Lisa Created

    The Mona Lisa is finally finished after 12 years of painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Luther's 95 Theses

    Luther nails 95 theses on to the Church's Door.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Copernicus states Heliocentric Theory

    Copernicus states his theory in which it says that the sun is the center of the universe and not the Earth.
  • Galileo drops weights off of the Tower of Pisa

    Galileo drops weights off of the Tower of Pisa and shows that the weights arrive at the ground at the same time.