History

Century

Modern reconstruction of Dondi's Astrarium

History of Watchmaking

Giovanni de Dondi of Padua built his Astrarium, an astronomical clock considered to be the wonder of its age. Although the original has disappeared, a replica was made based on detailed descriptions left by its creator.


World history

Jean the Good of France died in London where he had been negotiating peace with Edward III of England. The conflict continued for a further one hundred years.
The first emperor of the Ming dynasty.


Art and Culture

Mixtec craftsmen produced goldware whose beauty and delicacy was admired throughout Central America.