Tag: Yersinia pestis

The Bubonic Plague: How the Black Death Shaped Europe

July 5, 2023 ยท

Hey there, folks! Today, I want to talk about something that has always fascinated me: the Bubonic Plague. Also known as the Black Death, this infamous disease swept across Europe in the 14th century, leaving a lasting impact on the continent. But first, let's go back to the beginning. The Black Death was caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted by fleas that lived on rats. The disease first emerged in the early 1300s in China and… Read more.