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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
World History 2
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Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance begins in Italy. -
Oct 18, 1418
Prince Henry founds navigation school
Prince Henry the Navigator founds navigation school in Portugal. -
Oct 1, 1453
Constantinople renamed Istanbul
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquers Constantinople and renames it Istanbul. -
Oct 18, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
Columbus set off on his first voyage to the New World in 1492. -
Oct 1, 1504
Michaelangelo's David
Michaelangelo sculps David between 1501 and 1504. -
Oct 1, 1507
Leonardo Da Vinci Paints Mona Lisa
Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in 1507, now it is one of the most famous paintings in the world. -
Oct 1, 1509
Erasmus writes "Praise of Folly"
Erasmus writes "Praise of Folly" in 1509. -
Oct 1, 1512
Michaelangelo Paints Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo paints the Sistin Chapel between 1508 and 1512. -
Oct 18, 1537
Pizzaro conquers Inca
Pizzaro conquers the Incan Empire with just 180 men. -
Shakespeare writes "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar"
Shakespeare writes the famous "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" in 1599. -
Taj Mahal built
The famous Taj Mahal is built. -
Storming Of The Bastille
People stormed a bastille in order to get gunpowder. -
Death Of Louis XVI
Louis XVI is executed. -
Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror begins. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon is crowned Emperor. -
Congress of Vienna Meets
The Congress Of Vienna Meets. -
Napoleon Dies
Napoleon dies in exile.
