040 The Black Death - One Minute History

The video discusses the bubonic plague, caused by Yasinia pestis, which spread through Europe in the 14th century. It highlights the symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, and the societal impact, including the spread of the disease by Mongols during the siege of Kaffa. The plague led to widespread death, cultural shifts, and the emergence of the Dance macabre genre. It resulted in the death of 50 million people, wiping out 60% of Europe's population.

What bacterium is associated with the infection spread by Oriental rat fleas?

How did the bacterium arrive in European cities?

What was the estimated death toll of the pandemic known as the Black Death?

What percentage of Europe's population was wiped out by the Black Death?

What cultural phenomenon was inspired by the abundance of death and suffering during the plague?