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Question: What was used as a light source during renaissance times!?
Specifically, what did they use for light at night!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Fire!. Specifically, candles and lamps!. See sources for details!.

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Wax candles were invented in the early Middle Ages!. In the Renaissance, people with some money used them!. Poorer people used tallow candles and/or oil lamps!. And of course the fires in fireplaces!.
But most people went to bed when it got dark!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

They had lanterns and candles, and also used rushes dipped in oil!. The latter were used mostly outside!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

12th century or the 14th through 17th century renaissance!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Candles, usually made with beeswax and animal fats!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Fire!? Heated by primitive oils!. I mean thats kinda common sense, not like they had electricity or something!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

They used animal fat as fuel and tuffs of animal hair for wicks and writing utensils!. Have a great day!Www@QuestionHome@Com

lanterns and candlesWww@QuestionHome@Com

Oil lampsWww@QuestionHome@Com