1. Renaissance and Reformation
The Renaissance marks a “rebirth” in Europe. A renewal in an interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. A renewal in interest in art, science, literature, and cultural advancement. In sharp contrast to the Medieval Period, the Renaissance is marked by a decrease in the power of the church and an increased faith in science. This movement began in Italy.

2. Leonardo DaVinci
ART
Michelangelo

3. Literature Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince
William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet

4. Science and Technology
Nicolas Copernicus
Science and Technology
Galileo

5. Johann Guttenberg’s Printing Press

6. Astrolabe
Compass

13. The Reformation Vs. Pope Leo X Martin Luther
Posting of the 95 Theses Wittenberg, Germany, 1517