35. the pandemic of the Black Death #worldhistory

Hinzugefügt: 2026-04-30

[00:00:02]In 1347, [music] the Black Death, believed to have originated in Asia, struck Europe.

[00:00:08]The plague bacteria of rat fleas spread rapidly, resulting in an unprecedented disaster that killed tens of millions of people, 1/3 to half of Europe's population.

[00:00:18]This terrible pandemic has shaken the foundations of feudalism, caused labor shortages, class fluctuations, and brought about socio-economic upheaval.

[00:00:28]While eroding the authority of the church, it also sprouted the Renaissance and Reformation, marking the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern society.

[00:00:38]It's tragic evidence that disease has changed history.