The Black Death and Medieval Transformation

This chapter explores the socio-economic dynamics of medieval Europe, focusing on the wealthiest regions and the stagnation of social institutions prior to the Black Death. It highlights the plague's profound impact on society, including a decline in population that redefined labor value and catalyzed a shift towards capitalism, transforming power from the nobility to merchants.

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This episode of History 102 explores the European Middle Ages, its misunderstood aspects, technological and social advancements, and critical events. WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discover how the seemingly "dark" medieval era set the stage for the scientific revolution, the age of exploration, and the rise of modern Europe.

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