In the 16th century‚ Europe witnessed a seismic shift as Latin Christianity fractured into Catholics and Protestants‚ sparking the bloodiest conflict in its history—the Thirty Years' War. Fueled by religious fervor and political ambitions‚ this war devastated the continent. The Renaissance had reshaped perspectives‚ and technological advancements like the printing press facilitated the spread of ideas. Martin Luther's unintended revolution‚ catalyzed by the translation of the Bible into German‚ set off a chain reaction. However‚ the war became a maelstrom of power struggles‚ with factions emerging across Europe. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryImportant EventsRead Later