Counting the Dead: How the Black Death Killed Half of Europe
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The Black Death killed between 30 and 60% of Europe, but the death toll is only the beginning. Help your students understand how history’s worst pandemic transformed life for millions.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis video explores the Black Death, one of history's deadliest pandemics, examining its mortality rates, biological causes, and the profound societal shifts it triggered in Europe. It details how the plague spread via trade routes and the lasting impact on labor, religion, and public health, while offering a cautionary reminder about modern pandemic preparedness.