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For those interested in studying the medieval Black Death, an understanding of the nature of the disease which caused it is essential. Here are the websites for the CDC and the WHO (the link will take you specifically to their sections on the baterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death). link to Centers for… Continue reading Websites: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) & World Health Oranization (WHO)
Disease can have a drastic affect on societies and their art. In fact, art depicting plagues has been a constant throughout history. In this article from the BBC in 2020, the author discussses the art of plagues from the Black Death to the 21st Century. link to What plague art tells us about today
There are several old sayings about history and its tendency to repeat. This article deals with paintings that showcase disease. Historical ailments, and the art that commemorates them, seem a little more relevant now that we've seen the affects of the Coronavirus. link to Plague in Art: 10 Paintings You Should Know in the Times… Continue reading Article: Plague in Art: 10 Paintings You Should Know in the Times of Coronavirus
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