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The Success of Education During the Renaissance
All societies regulate their foundational beliefs and doctrines through their education system. One of the most successful education systems in history came from the Italian Renaissance, which lasted into the 20th-century. The Renaissance was a rebirth of the...
Renaissance Architecture
The style of architecture known as the Renaissance began in Florence, Italy in the 15th century. From there it became popular throughout Europe. This architecture became preferred over the medieval Gothic style. The inspiration for it was from the Roman ruins in...
Mythical Creatures from Medieval Folklore
Mythical creatures have played a part in storytelling since words were first exchanged around campfires. While people have changed and fluctuated through time, there are many creatures that survived the generations and are still known today. Medieval folklore...
Science and Mathematics in Medieval Times
The way the ancient people of civilization looked at science was completely different from the way modern people do. In ancient civilizations, the term Scientia referred to the knowledge every person obtained during their lifetime. Enhancing the scientific,...
What was Life Like in a Medieval Town?
The life of an individual or family in the medieval period was quite different than one might think. It possessed great superstition as well as ingenuity. Systems, like today as well as during the middle ages, had a hierarchy. During the beginning of this era, most...
10 Notable Women of the Medieval Ages (Part 2)
In the medieval ages, the Church and patriarchal society constrained women and their freedom to do as they wished. However, some women broke free of societal norms and lived their lives on their own terms. In this article, we discuss the other five in our list of...
10 Notable Women of the Medieval Ages (Part 1)
In the Medieval period, both the Church and the patriarchal aristocracy treated women as inferior to men. Despite their constraints, some women were able to rise above and live in the way they chose. This article discusses five of our list of notable women of the...
5 of the Most Well-Known Medieval Knights
They were the superheroes of the Middle Ages. The knights who fought for their kings and homelands represent today the ideals of bravery, chivalry, pureness of purpose, and humble devotion to a Higher Power. This is a rose-colored view of reality, but let's leave that...
The Greco-Roman Period: An Overview
The Greco-Roman Period of ancient Egypt is one of the most storied eras in the history of the nation. The era, which historians usually date between 332 BC and 641 AD, saw Egypt thrive under the leadership of some of the most noteworthy names in Egyptian history,...
Medieval Medicine and Attempts to Cure the Plague
In many ways, we are fortunate to live in the time we do, considering the numerous advancements made in essential fields like science and, more specifically, medicine. During the Middle Ages, practices were not as academic, scientific, practical, or effective. Some practices were actually beneficial, though the reason behind such methods was flawed. Other practices, remedies, and treatments, however, did far more harm than good.