How the Black Death Spread: The Epidemic That Devastated Medieval Europe

The Black Death: The Pandemic That Erased Half of Europe

How Effective Was the Plague Doctor's Outfit? #PlagueDoctor #History #Medieval #BlackDeath #BeakedMask The bubonic plague, or Black Death, ravaged Europe in the 14th century, killing millions of people. The disease was transmitted by fleas that infested rats, which were common in urban environments. In an attempt to protect themselves, some doctors wore a distinctive outfit that has become synonymous with the plague: the beaked mask and long coat. While the beaked mask was not an effective defen

The Plague Doctor’s Mask – What Was It Really For?

The Real Reason Plague Doctors Looked So Creepy!