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December 1

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History

Medieval Monasteries

Medieval monasteries preserved classical knowledge through the Dark Ages. Monks copied manuscripts by hand. Monasteries developed farming techniques, brewing traditions, and early forms of banking. They were centers of learning, hospitality, and economic activity.

💡 Did you know?

Monks invented the exclamation point to show emphasis in copied texts!

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