They were some of the most powerful men who've ever lived.

They waged war, forged peace, and altered the fates of billions of people,

and yet they were just as human, just as flawed as you and me.

They were the presidents of the United States, and they are the subjects of the history podcast

this American president. In each episode of this American president, we explore how flawed men

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The history of the Popes of Rome and Christianity reaches into nearly every aspect of history.

In the history of the Papacy podcast, we step over the rope. We dive into discover more about the

people events and background that define the influence of the Popes of Rome and church not only

on the West, but the world. To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search for

History of the Papacy on your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome to the History Unplugged Podcast. The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,

mythbusts historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

Welcome to an in-between-a-soed where answer any question that you have about history.

Today's question comes from TGR Rose, who asks, the black plague really kick off the renaissance?

Or is that more public school hoca? Thanks, love the show. Well, thank you.

Good question. That is something that we hear a lot about that the medieval order is

disrupted by the black plague, and that is why the renaissance occurred. But is that actually the case?

I would say that it is a major factor, but there are other factors at play. Maybe it's one of

about three to five factors. First of all, what's some information about the plague? And what was

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