Denneth, Ashleigh V

Presents an introduction to life in Renaissance Europe, showing the typical clothing, food, and homes, as well as discussing the impact of the economic upswing on people's lifestyles and showing how the roles work, religion, art and entertainment, and education changed in family life between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Follows a young film producer as she travels across Europe in search of information about the people, places, and thinking behind Renaissance developments, looking at how the development of new trade routes and navigational tools enlarged the world and affected the economy.

Follows a young film producer as she travels across Europe in search of information about the people, places, and thinking behind Renaissance developments, investigating major scientific breakthroughs in astronomy, anatomy, physics, and math, and discussing the conflict between science and religion.

Follows a young film producer as she travels across Europe in search of information about the people, places, and thinking behind Renaissance developments, investigating aspects of art, music, and literature, including the uses of realism, the introduction of new instruments, and the invention of the printing press.

Explains how the Renaissance began, describing the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman culture and ideas by humanists such as Petrarch, and examines changes in politics and religion during the period.

Teaches about religious diversity and looks at what world religions have in common, like systems of beliefs, special holidays and celebrations, holy writings, and sacred places.

Looks at Judaism, its history, its biblical roots, and its rituals. Visits a synagogue to witness a boy preparing for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Also visits a family preparing for Passover and contains discussions with rabbis from different branches of Judaism.

Looks at Islam, its history, and its rituals. Visits a mosque to learn about the five pillars and the daily Muslim prayer service of salah. Also visits a family as they celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Looks at the Hindu faith and its history. Visits a temple to see a Hindu priest performing a prayer ritual and visits a family celebrating the holiday of Diwali.

Looks at the worship practices of Christianity as well as the religion's traditions, beliefs, and history. Visits a family as they prepare for a Christmas celebration.