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One of the secrets behind the development of Europe and the West lies right here, in this little corner of Burgundy.

I've long wanted to write about the fundamental role played by the monks of the Cîteaux Abbey in Europe's economic and technological take-off: (1/10)⤵️🧵 pic.twitter.com/noK90S7HF6

— Guillaume Gau | Why the West (@why_the_west) February 19, 2024