Exploring the world without a map in a wooden boat was a huge challenge. The Dutch from the era of the golden age took on this challenge.
Tag: Middle ages
Time from 500-1500. This term was only used in the Renaissance. It was thought that time had stood still. Now we think differently. The Middle Ages can be divided into: Early Middle Ages: 500-1000 Time of Monks and Knights; High Middle Ages: 1000-1300 Time of Cities and States; Late Middle Ages: 1300:1500 Time of Cities and States.
In the era of the golden age there was a displacement of power. The church had had the most power for a long time. Now the citizens were allowed to rule.