The Black Death: The Plague That Nearly Ended Europe

Between 1347 and 1351, the Black Death swept across Europe, killing an estimated one-third to one-half of the population. This video explores the origins of the plague, its terrifying spread, the desperate measures taken by medieval society, and the profound, lasting impact it had on history. Chapters: 0:00 Europe Before the Plague 0:45 Origins in Central Asia 1:20 Arrival in Europe 2:00 Symptoms and Suffering 2:45 Plague Doctors & Society in Crisis 3:30 Long-Term Consequences 4:15 Later Outbreaks & Scientific Discovery 4:45 Legacy #BlackDeath #History #Pandemic #Plague #MedievalHistory #Pandemic #HistoryExplained #HistoryDocumentary #EuropeanHistory #14thCentury #NeverForget