Articles related to "The Black Death"

The Black Plague also known as the Black Death or Bubonic Plague appeared in Europe in 1348 and was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.

The experiences of ordinary people during the plague, told through the eyes of a fourteenth century clergyman.

The Black Death was a shattering event that caused widespread not to mention drastic demographic, economic, and social changes that the survivors barely understood.

The Black Death was a terrifying plague which wiped out up to half the population in the countries it affected. There was no cure and victims died within hours.

A wide-ranging survey of commercial life in Britain, from the Viking era, through to the sixteenth century.

In the mid 14th century, an epidemic plague ravaged Europe, killing as many as 25 million people while affecting short term social and religious practices.

In 14th-century plague-struck Europe, Jewish communities hid their most treasured possessions and fled. Two such treasure troves are explored in this exhibition catalogue

Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire was one of the foremost Cistercian Houses in England. Home of Aelred of Rievaulx, it later fell victim to Henry VIII.

Sneezers have been blessed since at least 77 A.D., but those blessings became a papal mandate in 590 A.D. thanks to Pope Gregory and a Roman outbreak of bubonic plague.

What was the Black Death and how did it kill so many? This article provides an overview of the devastating disease that affected life during the Middle Ages.

The medieval manor was a self sufficient estate held under feudal tenure by a lord who exercised control over both the land and the people who worked on it.

Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?

From Rome to London, people believed that the Apocalypse had come. It was 1348 and Europe was being devastated by the worst plague in known history: the Black Death.

Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.

The Golden Horde brought domination of Central Asia and Russia and the Islamicisation of its people. What was this state and how did the Black Death cause its demise?

Many people overlook the connection between the Mongol empire and the Black Death. However, the great Eurasian empire may have been responsible for this epidemic.

Two hoards of medieval jewellery from France and Germany, including three early Jewish wedding rings, dress ornaments, silver vessels, coins and ingots, go on display.

During medieval times, superstitious beliefs about witchcraft led to the killing of large numbers of cats, which allowed the Bubonic Plague to spread unchecked.

The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.

The plague has broken out in China. There were earlier outbreaks - in 1911-1912, 60,000 people died, while in 1921-22, 9,300 were killed.

Edward III ruled England for fifty years, and started the Hundred Years War in order to gain the French throne as well.

How good or bad everyday the life in the Middle Ages was often dependent upon where people lived as well as their social and economic status.

The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.

The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.

The author takes a look at the devastating disease, the Bubonic Plague, and how it brought death and destruction to Chinatown in the City by the Bay.

Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.

One species of bacterium can cause two different types of plague, the bubonic plague or the pneumonic plague. Which one occurs depends on the manner of transmission.

Italy's Siena is a fascinating medieval city oozing with history and filled with traditional narrow streets to explore. Discover the history of the Palio and Contrades.

The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.

Known by many names including The Plague, The Black Death and The Pestilence, the pneumonic and bubonic plague decimated communities for hundreds of years.

For most people, the Black Death is a tale from history books. This disease still occasionally breaks out in some areas, and it can still kill.

Medical detective geneticist Dr Stephen O'Brien is on a quest to discover why some humans are immune to killer diseases including the Bubonic Plague.

The Feudal system in Medieval Europe was a 'pyramid' system used, with promises to station above you. The Nazi system of government was strangely similar.

Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.

This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease.

The Fourteenth Century in Europe is marked by widespread destruction and death, caused by a series of calamities that transitioned society into the early modern period.

The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.

How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?

Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales was instrumental in changing the course of British Literature. This article outlines some of the unique features of this work.

Finding a history essay topic can be difficult, and finding one for the Middle Ages can be even harder. Here are a few topic suggestions to get the essay started.

How did people forget their worries in Tudor England? One way was to visit the theater. Recreate this experience at London's amazing authentic Globe.

Pandemic disease isn't automatic cause for worldwide panic. Learn what a pandemic really is, plus review real-life historical outbreaks and take a look at them today.

H1N1 has been dominating the news for months now, and many people are worried about catching the virus. However, statistically speaking, H1N1 is not that dangerous.

A rebellion of working class people following social changes brought about by the Black Death.

The British Parliament's origins began with the Provisions of Oxford when the barons took control of the government, key appointments and reform of common law.

The Protestant Reformation was born in the context of social change and economic makeover.

A new social history depicting scenes from the town and countryside of medieval England.

The piquant latest album from Greece's metal maestros Septicflesh proves their case a strong one and maybe a spot in a few top ten lists at the end of the year.

Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.

Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?