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Key developments of 1568

Helena · 3:28 pm · 02/17/2021 · Project 500 Years

On a world-historical level, the major event of 1568 CE was something that happened in India. But other interesting things were happening concerning the post-Suleiman Ottoman state– and as usual, lots of quarreling among various powers in Europe, much of it cloaked in (or stemming from?) intra-religious differences. Here we go: Mughal Emperor Akbar captures … Continue reading Key developments of 1568 →

Key developments of 1555

Helena · 10:00 am · 02/04/2021 · Project 500 Years

A big year, 1555 CE! Let’s dive right in: On a world-historical scale, maybe the biggest thing happening in 1555 was that Spain’s King/Emperor Charles was at the height of a two-year process he’d started in 1554, of undertaking abdications from his many offices, titles, and kingdoms. Abdications in the plural, you might ask? Indeed … Continue reading Key developments of 1555 →