black death
In 1348,Italy and Spain was overrunn by "The Black Death", a nickname given to the bubonic plague. The bubonic plague was a deadly pandemic that took over most parts of europe and some regions in Asia.
the holocaust
46,000 jews lived in Italy during the time of the holocaust making the country an easy target.
the battle of greece
On April 6,1941 Germany invaded Greece in an effort to help the then ally,Italy in an attack that failed.
world war ii
In 1939,World War II wrecked havoc all over Europe. Countries in Southern Europe typically played as an ally to Nazi Germany.
dark ages
From 500 AD to 1500 AD Europe went through the "Dark Ages" a name given to the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
middle ages
In 476 CE the begining of the Middle Ages began. It represents the passing period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the start of the renaissance era.
renaissance
The Renaissance era was the begining of an art movement and cultural creations from the 14th century to the 17th century.
eruption of vesuvius
The town of Pompeii was built on the base of the volcano Vesuvius. In 79 BCE the volcano erupted for 25 hours wiping Pompeii clean of civilization.
the enlightment
A movement in Europe from the 17th to the 18th century where philosphy,politics, and science was wiping of the population of Europe.
the reformation
The divide from the Latin Church to the Protestantism belief.