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Black Death

Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World

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Boccaccio's Decameron

Boccaccio's Decameron is a collection of stories told while these rich people wait the black death out. The best advice that I ever read as to how to avoid the plague, the Italian said, take three pills. Chito, Lonjay, and Tarday. Run away fast. Go far. And return after a long time.

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