Renaissance
The cultural rebirth in Europe (14th - 17th century)
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Explore how Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517 sparked a religious revolution that transformed Europe and gave birth to Protestantism.
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Battle of Lepanto (1571): The Clash of Empires in the Mediterranean
Discover how the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 marked a turning point in the struggle between Christians and Ottomans for domination of the Mediterranean.
Christopher Columbus (1492): The Voyage That Changed the World
Discover how Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage marked the beginning of European colonization of the Americas and changed the course of world history.
Printing the World: Gutenberg's Revolution and the Spread of Knowledge
Discover how Johannes Gutenberg's printing press transformed Europe, democratized knowledge, and laid the foundation for the modern information age.
Protestant Reformation 1517: The Birth of Modern Christianity
Explore how Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517 sparked a religious revolution that transformed Europe and gave birth to Protestantism.