Black Death
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"1346-1353 spread of the Black Death in Europe map" — Photo by Flappiefh / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
The invisible plague that rearranged the European social order.
This devastating pandemic swept through Eurasia, leaving no stone unturned in its wake. It changed economics and demographics forever.
Explanation
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It is estimated that this event killed between 30% and 60% of Europe's total population.
The 5 Clues
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“A silent passenger on trade ships.”
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“It turned the medieval social hierarchy upside down.”
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“The arrival of the swellings marked the end of an era.”
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“Caused by a bacteria carried by fleas on rodents.”
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“The deadliest pandemic in human history during the mid-14th century.”
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