John O'Malley, a distinguished scholar of the Renaissance and Reformation, has decisively challenged this interpretation, emphasizing the variety, vitality, and complexity of Catholicism in the early ...

Explore the history and culture of the early modern period. What was life like in the age of da Vinci? What is the basis of our understanding of concepts such as nature, romance, freedom, and ...

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program provides students with a broad introduction to the development of Western civilization from the end of antiquity to the 17th century. The program is ...

There are few institutions of higher learning in America with the wealth of resources and talent devoted to medieval and early modern studies as Saint Louis University. The Center for Medieval and ...

The early 2000s are making a dramatic comeback, with trends from the era dominating fashion, music and pop culture. From low-rise jeans to frosted lip gloss, the aesthetic of the millennium has ...

A number of forms were developed in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Structures in the Renaissance period were mainly based on the text being used. Religious music was written to be sung by ...