Explore the foundations of the Black Death with Lillian in this short historical and biological introduction to one of the most devastating pandemics of the 14th century.

Topics: Black Death, medieval Europe, 14th century, Yersinia pestis, plague transmission, virtual tour.

Lillian explains the pandemic’s timeframe, geographical reach, and the origins of its name, while addressing common misconceptions about medieval terminology and its translation.

The clip also introduces the science behind the disease, including the role of Yersinia pestis, fleas, host rodents, and the clothing materials that helped make medieval people vulnerable to infection.

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