- Renaissance
The Renaissance in Europe lasted from the middle of the 14th century through the end of the 16th century. It was a time of great change in society and religion and of great achievements in arts, literature, science, and classical learning.
Category: Ideas & Movements - Michelangelo
The painter of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculptor of David and The Pieta, Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists and sculptors in history.
Category: Individuals - humanism
Humanism, from the Latin term humanitas, meaning human virtue, was a philosophical movement that began in Italy in the 15th century.
Category: Glossary Terms - Nicholas Copernicus
With his heliocentric model of the universe the Polish astronomer Nicholas Copernicus ignited the scientific revolution and created a serious rift between science and religion.
Category: Individuals - William Shakespeare
Hailed as one of the greatest writers in European literature, England's William Shakespeare dominated the London theatrical world in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Category: Individuals - Elizabethan Age
Commerce, literature, and navigation all thrived during the Elizabethan Age, and conspicuous consumption became a national English pastime.
Category: Other Articles - Leonardo da Vinci
An artist most famous for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci was also an inventor and scientist whose sketches and discoveries continue to inspire scientists today.
Category: Individuals - The Northern Renaissance (Overview)
A multipart exploration focusing on the spread of the Renaissance to northern Europe and the proliferation of the printed word.
Category: Overviews