1450s Turning Points

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The 15th century was a time of tumult, war, and change both social and technological. This week we look at five events that changed the course of history around the globe: the end of the 100 Years War, China's switch to silver currency, the fall of Constantinople, Pope Nicholas V's legalization of slavery, and Gutenberg's printing press.

Links:

• Shades of Milk and Honey (Glamourist Histories Book 1), Mary Robinette Kowal

• Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

• Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (miniseries)

• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989) dir. Terry Gilliam

• Baron Munchausen

• Hundred Years' War

• China and Europe, 1500–2000 and Beyond: What is Modern? Chinese currency.

• Fall of Constantinople

• Pope Nicholas V legalizes slavery

• Gutenberg's Printing press

• Music: Codex Faenza (ca. 1410 - 1420): Francesco Landini (youtube.com)

• Chinese Ancient Music  (youtube.com)

• Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - Barbershop A Cappella Quartet (youtube.com)

• Music of Ottoman empire, old Ottoman Song 18/19 th Century - Üsküdara Giderken (youtube.com)

• Early 16th Century Venetian Lute Music, Paul O'Dette (youtube.com)

• German Renaissance Music (youtube.com)

• Bad Cat Store at Zazzle