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Episode 2.3: The Long Leap Forward

The Scientific Odyssey

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The Transformational Effects of the Black Death and the Emergence of New Ideas

Exploring the profound effects of the Black Death on Europe, from high mortality rates to the rise of new ideas and technologies. The aftermath of the plague led to significant historical events such as the invention of the printing press, Copernicus' astronomical discoveries, Columbus' expedition to the New World, and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

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