In Episode 60 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we delve into the grim yet fascinating history of the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. Sweeping through Europe, Asia, and North Africa in the 14th century, the plague claimed millions of lives and reshaped the social, economic, and political fabric of the medieval world. Join us as we explore the origins of the Black Death, its devastating impact, and the lasting changes it brought to societies across the globe.

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