The Black Death (Encore)
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Theories and Misconceptions Surrounding the Black Death
This chapter examines modern theories about the Black Death's severity, including bacterial mutations and a potential anthrax pandemic. It also highlights the poor hygiene conditions of the era, misguided medical beliefs, and the resulting societal impacts, particularly the persecution of Jews.
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