History | Ancient History on Instagram: "If the Black D*ath had never swept through Europe in the 14th century, the course of history would likely have been radically different, both socially and economically. Without the massive population decline that killed an estimated one-third of Europeans, the rigid feudal system might have persisted much longer, as labor shortages—one of the drivers of social mobility and higher wages—would not have forced landowners to negotiate with peasants. Cities ma

Mack Hollins on Instagram: "The Gregorian Calendar 🗓️🇬🇧 #5Ws In 1752, the British Empire changed time itself. They abandoned the old Julian calendar and adopted the Gregorian calendar, to match most of Europe. But the switch came with a catch…11 days vanished overnight. People went to bed on September 2nd, and woke up on September 14th. Confused citizens protested, shouting “Give us back our days!” But the change brought order to the chaos of drifting dates and aligned Britain with the modern

5 Seconds of Summer on Instagram: "ONE WEEK UNTIL THE OFFICIAL UNBOXING OF EVERYONE’S A STAR! See you on the 14th ⭐️"