Leaping Children of Erfurt: What Caused the Dancing Mania in 1237 That Inspired a Famous Folklore?

Medicine & Technology Mar 08, 2024

Famous writer may have shaped the legend of the Pied Piper, but it turns out that this story is likely based on an actual historical plague. Read the article to learn more.

First Bubonic Plague Case Detected in Oregon After 8 Years, May Have Come From Pet Cat

Feb 11, 2024

After eight years, Oregon has seen its first case of bubonic plague that may have come from a pet cat. Read to learn more.

Black Death Caused Shift in the Composition of British Oral Microbiome, May Be Associated With Changes in Human Diet and Hygiene

Dec 07, 2023

Experts suggest that the Bubonic Plague could be linked to a shift in the composition of the human oral microbiome. Read the article to find out more.

Were Rats Really the Culprits for Black Death? Here's What New Evidence Reveals

Jan 24, 2023

Rats are commonly thought to be the culprits behind the Black Death's spread, but new evidence puts these notions to test. Read to know more.

Black Death That Ravaged Europe in 1400s Shaped Human Evolution Thru Genetic Mutations, Study Claims

Oct 20, 2022

A new study suggests that the Black Death that ravaged Europe centuries ago shaped human evolution via DNA mutations. Know how this research can be meaningful to mankind. Read here now!

Black Death Disputes End After 675 Years After Researchers Discover the Origin of the Bubonic Plague That Kills Millions of People

Jun 15, 2022

Researchers have ended almost 700 years of mystery after discovering the origins of the Black Death for the first time. Read on to learn where the bubonic plague that killed hundreds of people started.

Black Death Vaccine: First Phase of Human Trials Begins, Will This End the Bubonic Plague?

Aug 03, 2021

Researchers from the University of Oxford have launched their first human trial for a new vaccine for Black Death, taking inspiration from the success of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Black Death Patient Zero Allegedly Found: 5,000-Year-Old Remains May Help Study Bubonic Plague

Jun 30, 2021

Research suggests that the remains of a 5,000-year-old man retrieved from Neolithic burial grounds near the Baltic Sea were the first to be infected by the bacterium that causes the Black Death.

Why the Worst Year to be Alive in Human History is Not the Current Pandemic

May 04, 2021

Do you know when is the worst year to be alive in human history? It's neither the current pandemic nor the years of holocaust nor the Black Death are the answer.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

Aug 19, 2020

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

Inner Mongolia Reports Second Bubonic Plague Death

Aug 10, 2020

The second bubonic plague death in Inner Mongolia has five districts and two villages on lockdown. The WHO has become involved in monitoring the recent outbreak.

Colorado Health Officials Warn to Take Extra Precautions Against the Bubonic Plague

Jul 15, 2020

A squirrel tested positive for bubonic plague in Colorado. Health officials warn pet owners, in particular, to take extra precautions during this time.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Inner Mongolia – Authorities Warn the ‘Risk of a Human Plague Epidemic’

Jul 05, 2020

The bubonic plague, or Black Death, is a notorious epidemic since the 6th century. A new suspected case in Inner Mongolia has the area on high alert of the 'risk of a human plague epidemic.'

Newton's "Plague" Manuscript up for Auction Starting at $65,000

Jun 11, 2020

Isaac Newton is famous for his three laws of motion, but he also had a far-out idea to treat the black death called "toad-vomit lozenges."

Bubonic Plague Is Ancient, Not Just Old

Oct 25, 2015

The Plague, The Black Death, The Great Mortality, the Pestilence or whatever you call it, recent discoveries allowed us to look at its ancient ancestors.