The History of Medicine

1.1 - The Story of Yersinia Pestis

May 25, 2019
This podcast explores the history of the bubonic plague, highlighting its painful symptoms, mortality rates, and psychological effects. It delves into the impact of the Plague of Justinian and the Black Death in Europe, and also discusses the lasting innovations and breakthroughs resulting from Yersinia Pestis.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Symptoms and Severity of Yersinia Pestis
02:05 • 3min
3
Folklore, Texts, and the Devastation of the Plague of Justinian
04:43 • 2min
4
The Devastating Impact of the Black Death
06:58 • 6min
5
The Lasting Impact of Yersinia Pestis
13:05 • 3min