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The Bubonic Plague, or The Black Death as it was often referred to was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, killing 75 to 200 million people in the span of 7 years. The plague has begun to re-serge, so if while in Europe you have swollen lymph nodes, a fever, or you... you know... die, you may have black death.

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During your stay, make sure to find a spot as far away from waterways, plains, areas with no mountains, or just the north and south in general, as these were the ways that Vikings, Magyars, and Moors found their ways into the kingdoms to wreak havoc.

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Medieval Europe did not have the comfort of indoor plumbing, which meant that the street was the dumping ground for all waste products. Leftover food, trash, and bodily waste. While traveling beware not to get in it, otherwise you face the risk of diseases such as Cholera or parasites.

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How it operated:

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An elaborate hierarchy that eventually became the main ruling in European Kingdoms. The Roman Catholic Church often feuded with the King on how to control the people, and did not agree. The Church deeply influenced citizens lives, as everything they did was based on Catholic traditions and control.

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The ruler of the Roman Catholic Church. Also had major influence on the ruling of land, almost to the same level as the king.

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Peasants. The lowest ranked citizens. Generally very poor, and took the jobs other didn't want. Farmers, laborers, etc.

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The religious leaders of the middle time. Highly respected and helped to rule the land.

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Helps and supports the king. Acts as a "behind the scenes" leader.

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Provided military protection and food on demand in return for land to live on and bestow upon lower ranked citizens. Served a lord of higher rank.

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Provided military protection on command in return for land to bestow on their vassals.

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Leads the people, controls money and military, and provides land for nobles. Kings were most often born into this position of leadership, and held all power.

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The social system existent in medieval Europe. The wealthy and noble held all land, and required those who lived on their land to pay excessive taxes. Similar to the hierarchy in Rome.