Brief History of the Renaissance | 5 MINUTES

Have you ever been curious about the History of the Renaissance? We’re talking about a period of European history, mainly taking place in Italy from the 14th to the 16th Century, bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization. The word “renaissance” means rebirth – in this case, the rebirth of the classical Greek and Roman arts and philosophy following the Middle ages, an era often branded as a time of war, cultural decline, and pandemics such as the Black Death. About 5 Minutes: 5 Minutes’ mission is to produce Well-researched, Engaging, Simple and Concise History educational material for free.