Origins of the Plague
Data from the 14th century reveals that the origins of the bubonic plague may trace back to Asia, with the disease spreading through trade routes as the Mongol Empire expanded. While there were earlier outbreaks in China, their classification remains uncertain, raising questions about the strain and transmission methods. The first recorded case in Europe is linked to Genoese traders from Caffa, highlighting the interconnectedness of these historical events.In this clip
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