During the 14th century, a cultural movement called humanism began to gain momentum in Italy. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that man w… See more

The Renaissance started in Florence, Italy, a place with a rich cultural history where wealthy citizens … See more

Some of the most famous and groundbreaking Renaissance intellectuals, artists, scientists and writers include the likes of: 1. Leonardo da Vinci(1452–1519): Italian paint… See more

Art, architecture and science were closely linked during the Renaissance. In fact, it was a unique time when these fields of study fused together seamlessly. For instance, ar… See more