Published Jan 6, 2025
The Black Death (Encore)
Gary Arndt delves into the devastating impact of the Black Death, tracing its origins in Asia and examining how the bubonic plague rapidly spread through Europe in the 14th century, dramatically altering economic, religious, and demographic landscapes with a mortality rate as high as 90%.

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