The Renaissance
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.
A Journey through the Renaissance
Utilising flash for a multi-media experience, this site, which is most suitable for younger readers, takes you through a tour of Renaissance era Europe.
Utilising flash for a multi-media experience, this site, which is most suitable for younger readers, takes you through a tour of Renaissance era Europe.
Medici – Godfathers of the Renaissance
Created by PBS to accompany a television series, this site uses the Medici family as a starting point for content on the Renaissance.
Created by PBS to accompany a television series, this site uses the Medici family as a starting point for content on the Renaissance.
Renaissance
This general site provides basic information about many aspects of the Renaissance with a case study of Florence and a text based game which casts you as a merchant trying to make money through trade.
This general site provides basic information about many aspects of the Renaissance with a case study of Florence and a text based game which casts you as a merchant trying to make money through trade.
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'.