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In the traditional view, the Renaissance was understood as a historical age that followed the Middle Ages and preceded the Reformation.
The Italian Renaissance of the 15th century represented a reconnection of the west with classical antiquity, the absorption of knowledge—particularly mathematics—from Arabic, the focus on the importance of living well in the present (e.g. Renaissance humanism), and an explosion of the dissemination of knowledge brought on by printing. In addition the creation of new techniques in art, poetry, and architecture led in turn to a radical change in the style and substance of the arts and letters. The Italian Renaissance was often labeled as the beginning of the "modern" epoch.
Present day historians are skeptical about excessive claims for the modernity of the Renaissance, viewing the Renaissance as a cultural program or movement based on humanism and the classics rather than an entire historical age. The alternative views about this concept are discussed below.
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Clan Iain Abrach~MacIain - Renaissance guild specializes in Sixteenth Century Scottish Highland reenactment, portraying everyday life with artisans and crafts people; events calendar, newsletter, member information, based in the San Francisco East Bay.
Devils' Nightmare Regiment - Das TeufelsAlpdrücken Fähnleîn is a non-profit living history organization, specializing in first person interpretation of early 16th century Europe. Available for historical reenactments and showcases, school programs, civic events, and renaissance festivals.
Kingdom of Corinthia - Reenactment society recreates life in the Renaissance period with feasts, fencing, guilds and Court. Newsletter, contact information, events schedule.
Meta Description: [ The index page of the Kingdom of Corinthia , Renaissance Reenacmanr Society ]
Saint Henry's Guild - Group portrays the royal court of King Henry VIII for Faires and off season Renaissance events; membership information and events schedule.
St. Sebastians Renaissance Guild - Group recreates the craft of longbow archery from the Twelfth through Seventeenth Century, focusing on the Tudor renaissance; membership and contact information, newsletter, events schedule, photo gallery.
St. Wolfgang's Bavarian Guild - Fifty member Guild portrays the Renaissance Period Wittelsbach Family, who ruled Bavaria. Based in Portland, Oregon, photo gallery of events, contact and membership information.
Meta Description: [ St. Wolfgang's Bavarian Guild is a fellowship of friends in the Portland, Oregon area who revel in renaissance fair play. Over 50 performers in authentically detailed costumes recreate the splendor of those days from long ago. We portray the wealthy and powerful Wittelsbach dynasty which ruled Ba... ]
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The Border League - Group reenacts the lives of denizens of the English and Scotish border region, known as the Scottish Marches, during the Sixteenth Century. Membership and contact information, photo gallery.
The Tudor Group - Elizabethan reenactment group interprets the later Tudor period of 1560-1603 to illustrate the ordinary facets of life during this fascinating period.
Meta Description: [ The Tudor Group is an historical interpretation society concentrating on the later Tudor period (1560-1603 ) who through enthusiastic demonstrations and talks, attempt to illustrate some of the ordinary facets of life during this fascinating period.We have a growing reputation for enthusiasm and ... ]
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