Elizabethan era
Science and Tchnology
Scientists
Copernicus
- founder of modern astronomy
- developed a theory
Galileo
- made one of the first telescopes
- Venus showed phases
- confirmed Copernicus's theory
Vesalius
- He was the founder of human anatomy
Harvey
- founder of human physiology
- Pointed out Aristotle's error
Elizebethan military
In the early part of the Elizabethan era, most soldiers wielded the long sword Rapier.
- light weight
- fine edge
Weapons included:
- battle axes
- long swords
- mace
- daggers
- spear/lances
- crossbows
Only by the end of the 1500s were muskets introduced.
- became very common
Cannons started being made of bronze and iron because of its sturdy structure
- ballista
- trebuchet
- mangonel
- used on both land and sea
During this time England also defeated the Spanish armada
- ships were smaller and faster
- held more fire power
Medicines and Physicians
There were many diseases that killed people. Doctors dressed fully from head to toe.
Common diseases were bubonic plague, typhoid, measles, and smallpox.
Poor people could not afford doctors and went to churches and "wise women" for help.