This is the 656th most frequent Catalan word.
època
"Època" means "epoch" or "period" in English.
In this sentence, 'època' refers to a specific time or season within a calendar year suitable for an activity.
És una bona època de l'any per plantar roses.
It's a good time of the year to plant roses.
The word 'època' is used here to signify a historical period, specifically the medieval era.
L'època medieval va ser plena de canvis socials i culturals.
The medieval era was full of social and cultural changes.
Here, 'època' alludes to a phase or period in someone's personal life, defined by a specific set of experiences.