University of Chicago News6d
There’s no such thing as a ‘golden age,’ says Renaissance scholar
In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for ...
The Spectator Australia16d
The excellent wine of Mount Ventoux
On April 26, 1336, the poet Petrarch, accompanied by his younger brother, climbed up the windy slopes of Mount Ventoux in the ...
Washington Examiner24d
An antibiography biography of Leonardo da Vinci
Scattered through the pages are bits of acceptable but uninspired Italian poetry — Leonardo was no Petrarch — and ... pageants in Milan mentioned by Renaissance chroniclers, that reveals ...
Yahoo Style UK13d
15 commonly believed history 'facts' – that aren't true
The term was first used by Italian scholars during the Renaissance – most notably by 14th-century poet Petrarch (pictured) – at a time of deep nostalgia for the perceived glories of ancient Rome. 'The ...
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The philosophical genius we all need to read
Petrarch frequently quoted from Boethius ... As for English medieval, Renaissance and Baroque poetry, Chaucer made considerable use of Boethian thought, imagery and motifs in his Canterbury ...
TechCrunch24d
Renaissance Fusion raises €32M to radically simplify complex fusion reactors
Francesco Volpe hopes they will be, at least. The founder and CTO of Renaissance Fusion has been studying fusion for decades. He has drawn inspiration from various projects over the years ...
CBSSports.com8d
Rick Pitino did his part in St. John's renaissance; can New York City deliver the NIL funds a champion needs?
Rick Pitino built a roster good enough to dominate the Big East. But if St. John's is going to take over college basketball, the Red Storm must capitalize on the momentum of a historic season that ...