1500 World population 400 million.
1501 First flush toilets.
1502 Coiled springs invented.
1503 Leonardo da Vinci begins painting the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo sculpts the David (finished in 1504). First handkerchief used in Europe.
1506 The building of St Peter’s Basilica started in Rome under Pope Julius II. The idea of a church for the popes was conceived by Nicholas V during his reign (1447-1455.) Walls were erected, but construction stopped when Nicholas died. Building would be completed in 1626.
1509 Michelangelo paints the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
1510 Leonardo da Vinci designs horizontal water wheel, an early version of the modern water turbine. Pocket [more...]
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