Curated category
17th century in Europe
- Northern RenaissanceThe Northern Renaissance began in the last years of the 15th century, occurring north of the Alps. This movement developed later than its Italian counterpart…
- Early modern periodThe year 1453 marked the fall of Constantinople, a moment that many historians cite as the starting point for the early modern period.
- RenaissanceIn the year 1348, a plague known as the Black Death swept through Florence and killed nearly half of its population. This demographic catastrophe created an…
- Habsburg monarchyRadbot of Klettgau built Habsburg Castle in the late 10th century. This stone fortress in present-day Switzerland gave the family its name and foundation.