In this episode, we explore how the Black Death transformed Europe and ultimately gave rise to the modern middle class. As the epidemic wiped out a significant portion of the population, the labor market shifted dramatically, empowering survivors to negotiate better wages and working conditions. We discuss how this newfound freedom led to social mobility, allowing peasants and artisans to climb the social ladder through commerce and trade. Additionally, urban areas became bustling centers of learning and business, fueling economic independence and weakening the feudal system. Join us as we uncover how these changes reshaped society and laid the foundations for what we now know as the modern middle class. Visit PodSights.ai to create your own podcast on any topic.