[Ansteorra] TED Lesson on the Black Death

[Stefan li Rous via Ansteorra]

Interesting talk on the Black Death. Recent genetic tests show that this wasn’t the first time that it hit Europe. It also explains why the outcome was much worse in the 14th century.

The past, present and future of the bubonic plague - Sharon N. DeWitte
Animation by Steff Lee
The bubonic plague, which killed around 1/5 of the world’s population in the 14th century, is still around today -- but it now claims only a few thousand lives each year. How did that number shrink so drastically? Sharon N. DeWitte investigates the causes and effects of the black death and explains how knowing this information can help us prepare for any future outbreaks of the disease.
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