Architecture of the Renaissance

The arts exploded during the Renaissance - dance, literature, music, painting, and sculpting.

Read about the lives of famous and infamous people who lived during the Renaissance period.

Reviews of both fiction and non-fiction books and films pertaining to or set in the Renaissance period.

What was daily life like in the Renaissance? Click on one of the links below to see more articles on that topic.

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Changes in religion throughout the Renaissance

Factors leading to the origin of the Renaissance in Europe.

The SCA, or Society for Creative Anachronism, is a world wide organization dedicated to preserving and enjoying the life and crafts of the Medieval and Renaissance eras.

The Renaissance period began at different times and in different ways throughout Europe. Use these links to locate more specific information about the Renaissance in countries listed below.

What technological innovations occurred during the Renaissance?

How did warfare evolve from the Dark Ages through the Renaissance? What were the earliest weapons and who were the soldiers that used them?