During the Renaissance, great educational advances took place in the fields of geography, astronomy, chemistry, physics, and engineering. The discovery of ancient scientific texts hidden because they were considered heresy and witchcraft increased after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Additionally, due to the invention of printing which would create new learning opportunities and would enable new ideas. But, initially, some saw the Renaissance as an era of scientific regression. Humanists wanted people to study subjects like politics and history other than the study of philosophy or mathematics. Others focused on the positive influence of science during the Renaissance, such as the discovery of the anatomy of the human body. Many scientific advancements during the Renaissance helped humanity from time to time. During and after the Renaissance of the 12th century, Europe experienced an intellectual revolution, particularly with its interest in the natural world. In the 14th century, however, an event known as the plague began. When the Black...