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Petrarch’s Ascent of Mont Ventoux: The Climb That Sparked the Renaissance Spirit High above the rolling plains of Provence rises Mont Ventoux, a solitary peak that has witnessed centuries of human history. On April 26, 1336, the Italian poet and scholar Francesco Petrarch decided to climb this mountain—not for conquest or fame, but for curiosity and reflection. This simple act became one of the most symbolic moments in European history, often seen as the spark that lit the flame of the Renaissance. His climb represented a new way of thinking—one that placed human experience, introspection, and the beauty of the natural world at the center of intellectual life. It was not merely a physical journey but a spiritual awakening that bridged the medieval and modern worlds. Mount Everest’s peak rises in the backdrop of Rongbuk monastery in Tibet. Credit:  Göran Höglund In the 14th century, scaling a mountain for pleasure was almost unheard of. Mountains were considered dangerous, untamed p...