Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Collection · 20 AI figures
Renaissance and Reformation
Humy team
20 AI figures for this unit, including Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Nicolaus Copernicus. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Nicolaus Copernicus and 17 more
Free teacher account · 20 AI messages a month · No credit card
- Figures
- 20
- Students join
- With a link
- Grading
- None, open exploration
Collection
Preview
Renaissance and Reformation
- Leonardo da VinciChat with Leonardo da Vinci
- Galileo GalileiChat with Galileo Galilei
- Nicolaus CopernicusChat with Nicolaus Copernicus
- Artemisia GentileschiChat with Artemisia Gentileschi
- Ann BoleynChat with Ann Boleyn
- Ann of ClevesChat with Ann of Cleves
- +14 more figures
The 20 figures in this collection
Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance polymath – painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and engineer.
Galileo Galilei
Italian astronomer and physicist.
Nicolaus Copernicus
Renaissance-era astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system.
Artemisia Gentileschi
Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of female protagonists from mythology and the Bible.
Ann Boleyn
Influential queen consort of Henry VIII.
Ann of Cleves
Fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England.
Catherine of Aragon
Queen of England, first wife of King Henry VIII.
Henry VIII
Tudor monarch known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
Jane Seymour
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII.
Martin Luther
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian philosopher and writer known for his work on political theory, particularly "The Prince".
Raphael
Renowned Italian High Renaissance painter and architect.
Titian
Prominent Italian Renaissance painter.
Albrecht Dürer
Renaissance painter, printmaker, and theorist from Germany.
John Calvin
Influential Protestant theologian and key figure in the development of Calvinism.
Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian.
Thomas More
Renowned English lawyer and statesman, author of "Utopia.
Paracelsus
Renaissance physician, alchemist, and astrologer.
Jan Hus
Czech priest, philosopher, and church reformer.
Michel de Montaigne
French Renaissance philosopher known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre.
Lesson ideas
Engage with pivotal figures from the Renaissance and Reformation periods to gain insights into their contributions, thoughts, and impacts on history.
Assignment Description: This assignment invites students to 'converse' with notable individuals from the Renaissance and Reformation eras using an AI chat interface. Students will have the opportunity to explore a range of subjects including art, science, politics, and religion through these interactions.
Activities
- AI Dialogues: Students will engage in simulated conversations with these historical figures, asking questions about their works, ideas, and the times they lived in.
- Reflective Analysis: Students will write analytical pieces on the influence of these figures on the Renaissance and Reformation, based on their AI interactions.
- Group Debates: Facilitate discussions among students to compare and contrast the impacts of these figures across different domains.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the Renaissance and Reformation's multifaceted nature.
- Enhance critical thinking by evaluating the contributions and ideologies of historical figures.
- Improve communication skills through interactive dialogues and debate.
In your classroom
From this page to your class in three steps.
Open it in Humy
Preview the collection, then choose Activate to add it to your collections. Add or remove figures any time.
Share one link
Students join with their first and last name. No email, no password.
Students pick a figure
Each student chooses who to question and starts a conversation.
Try this collection free
After sign-up, find it under Collections → Community library.
Trusted by educators worldwide
- Conversations
- 375,000+
- Real exchanges between students and historical figures
- Messages exchanged
- 4,142,000+
- Across every figure, classroom and language
- Historical figures
- 1,200+
- Each informed by a curated biography and selected sources
- Languages supported
- 50+
- From English and Spanish to Arabic and Korean
Paying customers
Used by 100+ schools, universities and organisations
What educators are saying
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is in this collection?
20 AI figures: Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Nicolaus Copernicus, Artemisia Gentileschi, Ann Boleyn, Ann of Cleves, Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII and 12 more. Each one has its own page on Humy.
How do students use a collection?
You share one link. Students see the overview and the list of figures, pick one and start a chat.
How is a collection different from an assignment?
An assignment is one task with a rubric, and Humy grades the work. A collection is a set of figures for open exploration of a topic, with no grading.
Do my students need accounts?
No. Students open the link you share and type their first and last name. No email, no password.
Is Humy free to try?
Yes. A free teacher account includes 20 AI messages a month, shared with your students, plus all five assignment formats and auto-grading. No credit card.
Is Humy.ai safe and compliant for schools?
Yes. Humy.ai is used by more than 100 schools, universities and organisations. The platform is FERPA- and GDPR-aligned, supports SSO, and offers an IT-approval pack tailored for school procurement teams.
Ready when you are
Bring Renaissance and Reformation to your class.
Free teacher account · 20 AI messages a month · No credit card.