The Mediterranean

As a sea around which some of the most ancient human civilizations were arranged, the Mediterranean witnessed the burgeoning prominence of the Western civilization, the clash of warring faiths and the rivalries of empires. Providing a way for trade, colonization and war, the Mediterranean was the basis of life for numerous communities throughout the ages. The combination of favorable climates and access to a common sea had led to numerous historical and cultural connections between the ancient and modern societies. For the first time ever, ATLAS 4D reveals how the growth of Islam stirred the Italian Renaissance.