Tag: plague
The American Plague They Don’t Teach You About
One hot, mosquito-filled summer, less than a decade after the birth of the US, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse. As the Founding Fathers fled to safety, a small community of essential workers stepped up. Who are these unsung...
The Strange Thing That Turns Grasshoppers Into Locusts
Locusts don't have to be locusts. When they grow up by themselves, they lead pretty regular, grasshopper lives. But when conditions are right, well, it’s swarming time.
What Was The Bubonic Plague? (Black Death)
What is plague? How many people died from the Black Death and the other plague pandemics?
The Mystery Of The Village That Beat The Black Death
The Black Death’s reign of terror lasted for more than 400 years. By culling up to 50% of the population of Europe, the Great Plague guaranteed its place in the history books. Yet while accounts of the Black Death have focused graphically on those who die...
Origins of The Black Death
The Black Death killed around one-third or about 25 million people in Europe during the 1300s. This is a staggering number, which is why the Bubonic Plague was once the most feared disease in the world. Don't miss today's epic new video that reveals where...
What Did People Eat During The Black Plague?
When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century, people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still, doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, could make people sick.
