Transition to the Modern World

By cowalsh
  • Gutenberg invents the printing press
    Jan 1, 1440

    Gutenberg invents the printing press

    Gutenberg was a german blacksmith who invented the printing press which spread through Europe very rapidly.
  • Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean

  • John Cabot died
    Jan 1, 1498

    John Cabot died

  • Michelangelo created the David
    Jan 1, 1501

    Michelangelo created the David

  • Martin Luther post the 95 thesis
    Jan 1, 1517

    Martin Luther post the 95 thesis

  • Shakespeare writes A Midsummer Night's Dream

  • Galileo invents the telescope

    Galileo invents the telescope

  • Newton develops his theory about gravity

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