Episode #105- Is the Renaissance a Myth? (Part I)

Our Fake History by Sebastian Major

Feb 26, 202056:03Society & Culture

The Renaissance has been touted as one of the most important moments in European history. 19th century historians like Jules Michelet and Jakob Burckhardt made the case that a "rebirth" starting in the 1300's laid the gr...

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