... secular curiosity. The Black Death which resulted in the deaths of innocent children was something the Church failed to explain or provide support for in a time of emotional turbulence. This led people to lose faith in the Church and feel confused and frustrated. Compounded by the immense wealth the Church had accumulated through commoners' donations and its lavishness, people saw through ... example, was the discovery of the mariner's compass by Gioja of Naples in 1302 which is said to have originated from China. The ability of this compass to tell direction led to more people taking l...

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