Wars, Revolutions and Turning Points
The ages that shaped what came next: wars, revolutions, treaties and the turning points between them.
1570
1570 · Politics
The Treaty of Speyer redefines Transylvania’s ruler
August 16, 15701567
1567 · Politics
Swedish nobles are killed in the Sture murders
May 24, 15671565
1565 · War & Conflict
The Ottoman siege of Malta begins
May 18, 15651547
1547 · War & Conflict
Charles V defeats the Schmalkaldic League at Mühlberg
April 24, 1547
1542 · Exploration
Cabrillo Enters San Diego Bay
September 28, 15421535
1535 · Nature & Disasters
A solar halo over Stockholm inspires a famous city view
April 20, 15351532
1532 · War & Conflict
Atahualpa Is Captured at Cajamarca
November 16, 15321529
1529 · Politics
Spain and Portugal divide competing claims at Zaragoza
April 22, 15291527
1527 · Politics
Croatian nobles choose Ferdinand I at Cetin
January 1, 15271521
1521 · War & Conflict
Lapulapu’s warriors defeat Magellan at Mactan
April 27, 15211521
1521 · War & Conflict
Royal forces defeat the Comuneros at Villalar
April 23, 15211520
1520 · Exploration