The paper assumes that maps have the power to affect perceptions of power and space, and takes as a case study the portrayals of the continent of Europe during the Renaissance, when a number of fundamental shifts took place. The voyages of exploration, the rediscovery of Ptolemy, and changes...
Europe, in particular ancient Greece, is the birthplace of Western civilization. The fall of the Western Roman Empire, during the migration period, marked the end of ancient history and the beginning of an era known as the "Middle Ages". The Renaissance humanism, exploration, art, and science...
The Renaissance began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe, bringing a renewed interest in humanism, science, exploration, and art with the start of the modern era. Italian culture flourished at this time, producing famous scholars, artists, and polymaths such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galil...
A political map of Europe is crucial for identifying the continent’s countries, major cities, and international borders. Europe has undergone significant changes over the centuries, from the shifting boundaries of empires to the establishment of modern nation-states. Today, the European Union plays ...
Montenegro is also proud to present the beauty within Ulcinj which is considered to the one of the most aged towns. Ulcinj contains the Renaissance Church Mosque and the Balsica Tower which really engrossed people to come again and visit the place. In Ulcinj, you could have day trips along ...
To address the final point in the above excerpt, we know the policies that would enable a European economic renaissance. But don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen. There are some European nations with reasonably good overall economic policy, but only Switzerland has a good track ...
If it weren’t for Florence, the Renaissance might not have happened.Florenceis generally credited with bringing Europe out of the dark ages with great artists like Michelangelo. You can see their works at the Uffizi, Florence’s greatest gallery, or the Academia that displays the original David...
This heritage dates to various eras, ranging from those created by the Renaissance or Baroque eras Lithuanian nobility to those created by post-WW2 Lithuanian refugees and priests. This is an introduction to Lithuanian heritage in Italy. There are also separate articles on Rome and Bardi. Massive...
We'll begin with a visit to the outside of Heidelberg Castle, where you'll be able to see the Renaissance ruins and parts of its restoration. The castle has a history that is almost as old as the city itself. From either the Great Terrace or the gardens, enjoy an amazing view over ...
their tour of the city during chilly winters or warm summers. It is impossible to dictate when all people should visit Prague. This is a city that has been in existence since the Gothic through the Renaissance and was at some point the capital of the Holy Roman Empire before the World ...