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Renaissance

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The Emergence of Modern Astronomy: Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo

Discover how Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo transformed astronomy with their empirical data challenging Ptolemy's model.

Francis Bacon's Influence on Early Modern Science

Explore Francis Bacon's pivotal role in shaping early modern science through empirical methods and systematic inquiry.

Fragmented Italy and Foreign Rivalry in the Sixteenth Century

Explore how Italy's fragmented states during the 16th century made it a battleground for Habsburg and Bourbon rivalries, reshaping European politics.

Mapping the World: Ptolemy's Geography and Its Impact on Renaissance Cartography

Explore how Ptolemy's Geography reshaped Renaissance map-making, influencing navigation and cartographic techniques through Mercator's projections.

The Emergence of Early Modern Europe: 1450-1550

Explore Europe's pivotal 1450-1550 period marked by centralization, religious reform, and exploration that reshaped governance, society, and economy.