New ship designs and navigation tools made long-distance sea travel possible, leading to the Age of Discovery.
Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, it allowed for the mass production of books, drastically increasing literacy and spreading scientific ideas. New ship designs and navigation tools made long-distance
Improvements in these mechanisms provided a consistent power source for grinding grain, sawing wood, and draining mines. New ship designs and navigation tools made long-distance
Allowed for higher temperatures in metalworking, leading to better quality iron and steel for tools and weapons. New ship designs and navigation tools made long-distance