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Ada Palmer on Viking Metaphysics, Contingent Moments, and Censorship
Oct 4, 2023
Ada Palmer, Renaissance historian and author of Terra Ignota series, discusses living in the Renaissance vs. Middle Ages, the underrated importance of clutter as historical records, analysis of the Spanish Inquisition, the Renaissance's emphasis on luxury fashion, and the Renaissance world's encounter with the ideas of Epicureanism.
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- Living in the Renaissance brought progress but also increased exposure to deadly diseases and larger, deadlier wars.
- The Renaissance saw an increase in consumer goods, leisure time, and appreciation for art despite shorter life expectancies.
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Living in the Renaissance vs Middle Ages
Living in the Renaissance was marked by progress and increased exposure to deadly diseases due to increased travel and trade. Advances in military technology and urbanization led to larger, deadlier wars. The Renaissance was a continuation of the Middle Ages but on a larger scale, with similar causes of violence and death.
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