The Black Death
The Black Death, also known as the Black Plague, the Great Mortality and the Pestilence, was the specific incidence of plague that struck Europe in the mid-14th century. These resources offer quick facts and in-depth studies of the horrific event.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe
The Black Death
A quick introduction to the horrific plague of the 14th century known as the Black Death, with links to further resources, here at the Medieval History site.
A quick introduction to the horrific plague of the 14th century known as the Black Death, with links to further resources, here at the Medieval History site.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe
A series of maps depicting the routes the disease took during the Black Death of the 14th century.
A series of maps depicting the routes the disease took during the Black Death of the 14th century.
The Great Mortality
From your About.com Guide, a three-part examination of the causes, course and effects of the Black Death.
From your About.com Guide, a three-part examination of the causes, course and effects of the Black Death.
'The Black Death: A Personal History' by John Hatcher
Your Guide's review of The Black Death - A Personal History, John Hatcher's social history of the devastating plague in 14th century England.
Your Guide's review of The Black Death - A Personal History, John Hatcher's social history of the devastating plague in 14th century England.
Death Defined - Black Death Causes and Symptoms
A graphic description of Black Death symptoms and causes of the disease.
A graphic description of Black Death symptoms and causes of the disease.
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz
A 15-question quiz to test your knowledge of the disease, its arrival in Europe, and the events it triggered.
A 15-question quiz to test your knowledge of the disease, its arrival in Europe, and the events it triggered.
How to Avoid the Plague
Should you forget to get innoculated before you travel back to the 14th century, you'll need to take some measures to avoid the deadly Bubonic Plague.
Should you forget to get innoculated before you travel back to the 14th century, you'll need to take some measures to avoid the deadly Bubonic Plague.
The Black Death, 1348
A brief introduction to the advent of plague in 14th-century Europe is followed by an extract of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron describing the epidemic's effects on Florence in graphic detail.
A brief introduction to the advent of plague in 14th-century Europe is followed by an extract of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron describing the epidemic's effects on Florence in graphic detail.
The Black Death
23 concise pages on the origins, spread, and effects of the plague on western Europe, by Dr. E. L. Knox at his History of Western Civilization course.
23 concise pages on the origins, spread, and effects of the plague on western Europe, by Dr. E. L. Knox at his History of Western Civilization course.
The Pestilence Tyme
Nine brief but descriptive chapters by James L. Matterer on the Black Death in Europe. Images and a bibliography are provided.
Nine brief but descriptive chapters by James L. Matterer on the Black Death in Europe. Images and a bibliography are provided.
Satan Triumphant: The Black Death
Evocative article by Steven Kreis at the History Guide offers images and a map to illustrate the course of the devastating fourteenth-century plague.
Evocative article by Steven Kreis at the History Guide offers images and a map to illustrate the course of the devastating fourteenth-century plague.
"Ring around the Rosie" Mini-FAQ
Ian Munro clearly and lucidly debunks the myth that the "Ring around the Rosie" children's rhyme is somehow connected to the plague. The page includes links to early variations on the rhyme and a much more extensive, if somewhat rambling, article by Philip Hiscock.
Ian Munro clearly and lucidly debunks the myth that the "Ring around the Rosie" children's rhyme is somehow connected to the plague. The page includes links to early variations on the rhyme and a much more extensive, if somewhat rambling, article by Philip Hiscock.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe
This series of maps depicting the course the plague took through Europe in the mid-fourteenth century was created by your Guide.
This series of maps depicting the course the plague took through Europe in the mid-fourteenth century was created by your Guide.