This architectural renaissance in Edinburgh was followed by an intellectual flowering in the sciences, philosophy, and medicine that revolutionized Western society in the late 18th century and saw the city dubbed the  Athens of the North.  
In 1763, Edinburgh was dubbed the Athens of the North. 
mnli hypothesis: In 1763, Edinburgh was dubbed the Athens of the North.  premise: This architectural renaissance in Edinburgh was followed by an intellectual flowering in the sciences, philosophy, and medicine that revolutionized Western society in the late 18th century and saw the city dubbed the  Athens of the North.  