Carolingian Renaissance vs 12th-Century Renaissance

Which medieval rebirth of learning mattered more?

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Who's winning: Carolingian Renaissance or 12th-Century Renaissance?

So far, Carolingian Renaissance has 35% and 12th-Century Renaissance has 65% of 5,552 votes cast — 12th-Century Renaissance is currently ahead.

The Carolingian Renaissance under Charlemagne revived classical learning, schools, and manuscript culture across his new empire. The 12th-Century Renaissance later flowered with Gothic cathedrals, universities, and the recovery of ancient philosophy and science.

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