Medieval society is popularly believed to have been obsessed with death. By Dr. Sophie OosterwijkArt Historian, Freelance...
Black Death
The Black Death swept across Eurasia and North Africa during the 14th century, killing millions and destabilizing established societies. Its aftermath changed how survivors understood work and faith while leaving an enduring cultural memory.
It is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. By Dr. Philip SlavinAssociate Professor of HistoryUniversity...
Bubonic plague killed more than 25 million people, or at least one third, of Europe’s population during...
It is impossible to say exactly when in 1348 the plague burst the bubble of English exuberance,...
Medieval people called it “the blue sickness”, “La pest” (the pestilence), and “the Great Mortality”. NOTE: Hover...
The Plague ushered in a new understanding which found expression in movements such as the Protestant Reformation...
People reacted with hopeful cures and responses based on religious belief. Introduction The Black Death of 1347-1352...
With no accurate knowledge about the disease and the way it was spread, what could be done...
The Black Death struck in 1348, 1362, 1368, 1381, and continued even into the 18th century. 1348...
The Black Death was the largest demographic disaster in European history. By Dr. David Routt / 07.20.2008...