* Horses and carriages were the primary mode of transportation on land.
* Sailboats were the primary mode of transportation on water.
* The first steam-powered vehicles were invented in the 1760s, but they were not widely used until the 19th century.
Communication
* Letters and newspapers were the primary means of communication.
* The postal service was established in the 17th century, but it was not until the 19th century that it became widespread.
* Newspapers were published in major cities, but they were expensive and not widely read.
Technology
* The printing press was invented in the 15th century, but it was not until the 18th century that it became widely used.
* The steam engine was invented in the 17th century, but it was not until the 18th century that it became widely used.
* The spinning jenny was invented in the 18th century, revolutionizing the textile industry.
Medicine
* Bloodletting was a common medical practice.
* Leeches were used to draw blood from patients.
* Smallpox was a common and deadly disease.
* The first smallpox vaccine was developed in the 18th century.
Science
* Isaac Newton published his laws of motion in the 17th century.
* Galileo Galilei discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter in the 17th century.
* Antoine Lavoisier developed the law of conservation of mass in the 18th century.
Art and Culture
* The Rococo style of art was popular in the 18th century.
* The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that emphasized reason and science.
* The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, transforming society and the economy.