The Renaissance

Splendid Time

Rebirth

Awakening

There weren't enough peasants to work, so they could negotiate better arrangements

Peasants took over the government

The nobles took pity on the remaining peasants

The Church allowed it

The people wanted it

Doctors realized how little they actually knew

Singing and Dancing

Improvisation and comedy

Dramatic Acting

His plays were cheap to see

He was cool

His characters were interesting and crossed social classes