Plague Through the Ages
The bubonic plague is not just a relic of the past; it has re-emerged multiple times since the Black Death, with outbreaks occurring as recently as the 21st century. Despite its historical devastation, modern medicine and improved hygiene have drastically reduced the chances of another catastrophic pandemic. The Black Death alone wiped out an estimated 25 to 75 million people, reshaping populations and societies for centuries.In this clip
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