Renaissance and Reformation
In the fourteen century a revolution began in European life and thought, a series of sweeping changes we call the Renaissance. Historians can’t agree on when it began or even what it was, but the period is often seen as the birth of the modern age.
Introduction to the Renaissance
Your Guide examines the birth of the modern world.
Your Guide examines the birth of the modern world.
Causes of the Renaissance
A look at the multiple, interlinked causes of the Renaissance.
A look at the multiple, interlinked causes of the Renaissance.
Renaissance Timeline
A timeline of key dates to accompany your reading on the Renaissance.
A timeline of key dates to accompany your reading on the Renaissance.
Overview of the Reformation
A one page introduction to the Protestant Reformation.
A one page introduction to the Protestant Reformation.
Origin of the word Protestant
It's such a common word now, but do you know how it originated?
It's such a common word now, but do you know how it originated?
The Early Italian Renaissance
This series of connected essays on the Italian Renaissance – supported by maps, a timeline and gallery – is slightly unusual in that there are actually more pages than listed on the index. Use the drop down menu or scroll through to find them.
This series of connected essays on the Italian Renaissance – supported by maps, a timeline and gallery – is slightly unusual in that there are actually more pages than listed on the index. Use the drop down menu or scroll through to find them.
The Medieval Synthesis and the Discovery of Man: The Renaissance
Steven Kreis' essay on the Renaissance is an excellent introduction to both the subject and some of the debate surrounding it. He has written a related piece called 'Renaissance Portraits'.
Steven Kreis' essay on the Renaissance is an excellent introduction to both the subject and some of the debate surrounding it. He has written a related piece called 'Renaissance Portraits'.