The century before the Renaissance was particularly dark with the Hundred Years war (1337–1453) devastating much of Europe, the failed Crusades and also the Black Death (1346–1353) killing about 25 million people, 33% of the population at the time. read more
While some view the period as an important re-birth of ancient Greco-Roman values after the “dark” Middle Ages, others doubt even the factuality of the Renaissance. Know more about the art, literature, philosophy, science and events of the Renaissance through these 10 interesting facts. read more
The Renaissance was a period in history between the 14th and 17th Centuries, associated with a wave of new artistic, scientific and cultural achievements. The French word renaissance literally means ‘rebirth’, and was first seen in English in the 1830s. read more
Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. read more