The Renaissance was a period in European history marked by an educational high point. Many conditions joint to flicker the Renaissance, and this period in history was marked by huge changes for people living in Europe. The term is also used commonly to talk about a sudden explosion in the arts and culture. It is believed that the Renaissance arose in 14th century Italy, as Europe was slowly rising from the Middle Ages. Different historians have unique takes on what, exactly, brought about the Renaissance, but they generally agree that it was a recovery of Classical learning and the arts.