🚀 Did you know that the Black Death claimed an estimated 30-50% of Europe's population in just a few years?

In this short episode, we explore The Great Mortality (1347-1351). We dive into the catastrophic events that fundamentally reshaped medieval Europe and contributed to the Renaissance.

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• How did a disease that started in Central Asia reach the port of Messina, Sicily? 🗺️
• What major economic system began to crumble because of the plague? 💰
• How did this medical desperation lead to the rise of personal spirituality and calls for church reform? ⛪

📝 Transcription:

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Black Death, Medieval Europe, Plague, Feudalism, Yersinia pestis