The Renaissance Man/Woman's Guide to Intellectual Aggrandizement
Sir Philip Sidney
"A poet should instruct, or please or both;
Let all your precepts be succinct and clear,
That ready wits may comprehend them soon,
And faithful memories retain them long;
For superfluities are soon forgot..
But he that joins instruction with delight,
Profit with pleasure, carries all Votes"
Horace
Literature
Botticelli's Vision/Essays- This section of Botticelli's Vision is devoted to criticism and analysis of major Literary works of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (to include the works of Shakespeare, Mallory ,Chaucer and others).
Botticelli's Vision Literary Excerpts- This section of Botticelli's Vision contains selected excerpts of Literary Works of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. These excerpts are presented with fine art from the periods to create a fascinating visual and intellectual experience.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare- This excellent on-line resource was created by an MIT alumnus.
Shakespeare On Line- Follow this link to a comprehensive data base of Shakespearean plays, sonnets, plot summaries and criticism.
Luminarium- This award winning web site is replete with an abundance of resources for the serious student of Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The site also includes a limited but impressive on-line bookstore.
On Line Collection of Ancient Manuscripts/Oxford University- Site includes digital facsimile copies of 80 ancient Manuscripts (scanned directly from the originals).
Ibidem-The English Renaissance - This site is dedicated to exploring the ideology of Renaissance exegete Francis Bacon. Additionally, the site has many fine links to sites exploring Renaissance Art, History and Literature.
Fine Art/Art History
Botticelli's Vision Great Room- Explore our Virtual Gallery of Fine Art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Explore Thousands of Fine Art Paintings Throughout The Ages.
Botticelli On-Line- Search the Artcyclopedia site for a myriad of links to on-line collections of Sandro Botticelli's works in collections around the globe. Simply key in "Botticelli" in the search window at Artcyclopedia's site to follow these important links.
Michelangelo.com- This excellent resource is devoted to "all things Michelangelo." Site is replete with an abundance of information about this unique Renaissance genius.
Investigating the Renaissance- This site examines material aspects of three early Netherlandish paintings using digital imaging techniques. The site is sponsored by Harvard University.
History
Sharon's Page- This comprehensive on-line reference is an excellent index of web sites all over the world dedicated to Medieval and Renaissance Studies. This index includes many links to web sites sponsored by museums, universities, non-profit organizations and private enthusiast-Recommended by the History Channel
Society for Creative Anachronism- This site includes a plethora of information on Medieval and Renaissance reenactments and general information on these two intriguing periods of world history.
Shakespeare
Os 
This site is now a proud member of the Shakespeare Os Web Ring, sponsored
by Yahoo.com. The ring includes numerous sites of
Shakespearean literature enthusiasts, exploring films, literature and
general criticism.
Annenberg/CPB Learner- Journey back to a time of great discovery. Explore significant scientific, artistic and cultural developments during the Renaissance.
Religion
Botticelli's Vision/Excepts From Sacred Texts- This section of Botticelli's Vision is devoted to selected excerpts from Christian texts during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The excerpts are also presented with fine art from the periods to create a fascinating visual and intellectual experience.
Science/Math
Art of Renaissance Science- Explores the context in which Italian Renaissance science arose, and how the mathematics of Galileo's "new science" as he called it, was related to the great works of Renaissance Italian painters and architects.
Museums
The Italian Renaissance Art Project