How the Black Death Sparked Capitalism

How did a deadly plague reshape the world economy?

In this video, we explore one of the most unexpected consequences of the Black Death—the rise of capitalism and the collapse of feudalism. When the plague wiped out nearly half of Europe's population in the 14th century, it didn’t just leave behind death and devastation—it set off a chain reaction that would forever change labor, wealth, and power.
From death to economic revolution, this is the untold story of how a pandemic triggered a seismic shift in the foundations of the modern world.

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