John Donne is most commonly known as the founder of the "Metaphysical Poets," a group which included such others as Samuel Johnson, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, Andrew Marvell, and John Cleveland.

Most Renaissance women aspired to have beautiful white teeth, voluptuous bodies and beautiful clothing. How do their beauty routines differ from those of today?

To really understand any historical time period it is essential that one has a firm grasp on the vocabulary of the times. In this article, the definitions for various governmental and military occupations are given and defined.

During the Renaissance women strove for pale skin so much that they risked their lives for it!

During the Renaissance, holidays were much treasured not only for their religious significance, but for the extra opportunity they afforded people of the working classes to enjoy a day of leisure.