Renaissance and Reformation
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- Biographies of the Renaissance Provides a listing of sites that contain biographies of figures from the Renaissance period.
- Renaissance Annenberg Media has this great site about the Renaissance period. It includes history, science, art, literature, and a special look at Florence.
- The Renaissance Discusses the key concepts of the Renaissance.
- The Renaissance Social Studies teacher Mike Dowling explores the Renaissance including humanism, Johann Gutenberg, the Medicis, art, Machiavelli, and more.
- The Renaissance Connection Presents the art during the Renaissance, the innovations of that time, and what life may have been like as an artist as a patron of the arts.
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Italian Renaissance |
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- Florence as It Was: The Digital Reconstruction of a Medieval City Experience what Florence looked like at the end of the fifteenth century.
- Francesco Petrarch and Laura de Noves Profiles the life and works of poet Francesco Petrarch and his muse Laura de Noves.
- Leonardo and the Engineers of the Renaissance Explores the accomplishments of Brunelleschi and Leonardo da Vinci. Other key achievements and figures are also highlighted here.
- Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Explores the Renaissance and the influence of the House of Medici.
- Medieval Sourcebook: Nicolo Machiavelli (1469-1527): The Prince, 1513 Presents a brief biography of Machiavelli and an English translation by W. K. Marriott of The Prince.
- Michelangelo Buonarroti Explores the life of Michelangelo. You can view many of his paintings, sculptures, and architectural designs here as well.
- Niccolo Machiavelli Biography Portrays the life of Renaissance author Niccolo Machiavelli.
- The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli The online version of Machiavelli's manual on being an effective ruler which appeared in the thirty-sixth volume of Harvard Classics.
- Saint Peter's Basilica Examines the history, art, and architecture of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
- Sistine Chapel Provides a virtual look of the Sistine Chapel.
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Northern Renaissance |
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- Albrecht Durer: The Complete Works Presents a biography of the German Renaissance painter and images of his work.
- The Atlas of Early Printing Discover the invention of the printing press and how printing spread with this interactive atlas. Includes an animated printing press, articles, links, and more.
- Center for Thomas More Studies Contains resources about Thomas More, his works, and Renaissance England.
- Essential Vermeer A comprehensive look at the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer including biographical resources, historical context, his paintings, and more.
- The Marlowe Society Describes the life and works of Christopher Marlowe.
- Treasures in Full: Gutenberg Bible Presents a biography of Johannes Gutenberg, the history of his invention-the printing press, and digital images of the two copies of the Gutenberg Bible housed at the British Library.
- William Shakespeare Resources
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Protestantism |
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- Biography of John Calvin Profiles French reformer and theologian John Calvin and links to his works.
- In Depth History of the Church of England Discusses the formation of the Church of England and its history.
- Introduction to Protestantism Explores the development of Protestantism including its history, key figures, and the denominations.
- Martin Luther The companion site to the PBS television program, this site presents the life of Martin Luther, the life of a monk, and more.
- The Ninety-Five Theses by Martin Luther The full text of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses that he nailed on the door of the Wittenberg Church.
- Writings of Martin Luther Gathers writings by Martin Luther including his 95 Theses, Small Catechism, Large Catechism and sermons.
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Catholic Reformation |
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- Council of Trent Provides the texts of the canons and decrees established at the Council of Trent.
- Inquisitio A comprehensive look at the Spanish Inquisition with a brief history, timeline, primary sources, and more.
- Order of the Discalced Carmelites Profiles the lives of St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) and St. John of the Cross.
- Saint John of the Cross, Friar, Reformer, Poet, Mystic Presents a brief biography of John of the Cross and the excerpts of his work.
- Society of Jesus in the United States Contains a brief history of the Jesuits.
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