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Johannes Gutenberg was a German writer born in 1393. His father worked in a mint factory, so Johannes became a jack of trades for blacksmith and goldsmith. One of Johannes’s most famous works was the Gutenberg bible in 1455. Gutenberg’s invention made it possible for novels and literature to reach out to a larger audienceContinue reading “History week 17.”

Christopher Columbus was born in October 1451, in the republic of Geona. He started his sea sailing career at a young age for valuable experience, sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, Columbus set sail in august 1492 Columbus made three more voyages to the Americas between 1493Continue reading “History week 19.”

The Medici Family was a wealthy Italian Dynasty family, they grew to the top of the prominence during the renaissance. The Medici Family was born in Mugello, Tuscany, Italy and became wealthy off of the banking system in 1397. The Family’s wealth helped them gain power of The Florence, an organization for the wealthiest andContinue reading “History week 18.”

The Black Death was a tragic and horrific pandemic that happened in Europe and Middle Asia. It killed around 50% of Europe’s population at the time and killed around 30% of Middle Asia. It was believed to spread from fleas on rats and animals, it originated in Asia and quickly spread to Europe. It wasContinue reading “History week 16.”

The Hundred Years’ War was a war between England and France, it lasted about 115 years. The war was mainly started over territory in France that England wanted. When the French King Charles IV died without a male heir in 1328, his cousin Philip VI was named his successor. An important victory by Edward III’sContinue reading “History week 15.”

John Wycliffe was a philosopher born in England; he lived a lavish wealthy catholic church life. He was born in 1384 in Yorkshire England, John Wycliffe argued to the catholic church to focus on spiritual and praising the god they believe in instead of wealth. John Wycliffe was a church preacher out of Yorkshire andContinue reading “History week 14.”

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th century. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, where he and Andrew Moray led the Scots to a significant victory over the English. WallaceContinue reading “History week 13.”

Kublai Khan was a fascinating historical figure! He was the grandson of Genghis Khan and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. Khagan of the Mongol Empire and Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty Defeated his brother Ariq Böke in the Toluid Civil War to become the Great Khan. Completed the conquest of the SongContinue reading “History week 12.”

Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181/82) was an Italian mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the Franciscan Order. He is one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Wealthy Background: Francis was born to a wealthy cloth merchant, Pietro di Bernardone, and his mother, Pica. Conversion: AfterContinue reading “History week 11.”

The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period, primarily aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem and other holy lands from Muslim rule. Successfully captured Jerusalem and established several Crusader states. Achieved significant victories in battles such as the Siege of Antioch and the Battle of Ascalon. Many laterContinue reading “History week 10.”