Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: Harlem Renaissance and the Flowering of Creativity
A description of the African-American literary and musical boom known as the Harlem Renaissance after World War I and before World War II. Profiles some of the prominent figures involved in the movement.
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Early Renaissance Florence at the Metropolitan Museum
"Painting and Illumination in Early Renaissance Florence" was a show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. This is a review of the show. It mostly addresses Illuminated manuscripts.
State University of New York
Suny Oneonta: Women in Renaissance Florence
SUNY-Oneonta provides a comprehensive look at the social position of women in Renaissance Florence, including a detailed look at the dowry system which existed at the time.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: How Did the Renaissance Start?
Kids learn about the beginning of the European Renaissance in history. Learn how the European Renaissance got started?
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Paracelsus, Medical Revolution of the Renaissance
This site explores the work of Paracelsus, a leading physician during the Renaissance. It provides biographical information on the great physician, gives an overview of Renaissance humanism, and explains how different theories of medical...
Curated OER
Society for Creative Anachronism: Medieval and Renaissance Brewing
A collection of references for researching the brewing of ale in medieval and Renaissance times.
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Reading Woman: Writers of the Harlem Renaissance
In this collection of book reviews, explore key works by writers from the Harlem Renaissance period. Authors include Dorothy West, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and others.
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The Renaissance Cornetto
Detailing the history of the renaissance instrument the cornetto, this site provides some interesting information about how it was made and how it was played.
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Levity: Harlem Renaissance
Brief summary of the Harlem Renaissance period with links to numerous outside resources.
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Types of Dance in Renaissance
Resource includes descriptions of different types of renaissance dances.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Renaissance
A look at the Renaissance from the aspect of advances in the biological sciences, and in particular botany. Information is provided about famous botanists from that era and their accomplishments.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Renaissance Architecture and Buildings for Kids
Kids learn about Renaissance architecture. What made it different and who were the great architects of the time.
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Ducksters: History: Renaissance Art for Kids
Kids learn about Renaissance art including painting and sculpture on this site. Explore what makes this art unique like realism and perspective.
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Ducksters: History: Renaissance Artists for Kids
Kids learn about Renaissance artists including painters and sculptors such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael on this site.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Renaissance Astronomy for Kids
History Questions: Renaissance Astronomy Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters: History: Renaissance Clothing for Kids
What did people wear during the Renaissance? Kids learn about clothing and fashion during the Renaissance on this site.
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Ducksters: History: Renaissance Food for Kids
What did they eat during the Renaissance? Kids learn about food and cooking during the Renaissance on this site.
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Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Renaissance
An interactive crossword puzzle game about Renaissance can be found on this website.
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Harlem Renaissance
Brief description of the Harlem Renaissance period and the role that entertainer Florence Mills played. Provides to links to much more material.
PBS
Pbs: Online News Hour Forum: Harlem Renaissance
Although this site is about an exhibition, it does provide additional information about the Harlem Renaissance such as how it celebrated African American culture and what its legacy was.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Renaissance Astronomy for Kids
Kids learn about the science of astronomy during the Renaissance. Discoveries by Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.
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Ducksters: History: Famous Renaissance People for Kids
Kids learn about famous and influential people who lived during the European Renaissance.
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Ducksters: History: Renaissance Science for Kids
Kids learn about science achievements during the Renaissance. Explore the inventions and technology of this time in history.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance influenced not only African American culture in the Jazz Age, but all of American culture. Read about some of the shining stars of African American literature and music of the age.
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