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...
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 ...
History of Europe - Renaissance Science, Technology & Exploration: According to medieval scientists, matter was composed of four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—whose combinations and permutations made up the world of visible objects. The cosmos w
Travel around this beautiful country and visit the iconic cities of Rome, Florence and Milan coming face-to-face with the artworks of Europe’s Renaissance masters – the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, and da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Beyond the city walls, Italy’s varied landscape...
During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on maps, though many were inaccurate or incomplete. It wasn’t until the development of more accurate mathematical calculations and surveying tools in the 18th...
While the Roman Empire and the Renaissance have furnished Italy with an embarrassment of cultural artifacts and architectural wonders, Italian cuisine is possibly more world famous. From creamy gelato to robust ravioli al ragù, Italian cooking will be sure to scintillate your taste buds with every ...
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 ...
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...