Pneumonic plague was feared by humans for centuries before the advent of modern antibiotic treatments.
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The English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 wasn’t an isolated outburst. Across medieval Europe, ordinary people challenged the authority of rulers who failed to live up to their end of the bargain.
The Black Death killed up to two thirds of Europe’s population, yet medieval records rarely mention it.
Despite the deadliness of the disease, it was possible to recover from plague, and medieval chroniclers mention the possibility – however unlikely – of survival.
From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.
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Associate Professor of Medieval History, Durham University
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Professor of Chemistry, Connecticut College
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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Late Medieval History), Durham University
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Professor Emerita of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island
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Lecturer in Medieval History, The University of Queensland