What Was It Like To Be A Body Collector During The Black Plague?

The video explores the devastating impact of the Black Plague, which killed millions and changed public health practices. It highlights Giovanni Boccaccio's observations and the challenges of disposing of bodies. Body collectors played a crucial role, facing risks and societal disdain. The video also discusses the different plague variants, protective measures, and the economic and social impacts of the pandemic.

What literary work did Giovanni Boccaccio write inspired by his experiences during the plague?

How did the Black Death affect the population of Florence?

What measures were taken in cities when they ran out of space to bury the dead?

How did the plague impact family structures during the Black Death?