Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Bubonic Plague, an infectious disease that is believed to have caused several epidemics throughout history.

Describes how the Bubonic Plague was brought to Italy from China in 1347, how quickly it spread, and the devastating impact it had on Europe's population. Includes links to lots more information.

The Bubonic Plague or "Black Death" came out of the eastern Mediterranean along shipping routes, reaching Italy in the spring of 1348. By the time the epidemic was abating in 1351, between 25% and 50% of Europe's population had died. The...

This site details how Bubonic Plague is controlled, contained, and eliminated, and includes the results of the last time that Plague has hit America in numbers.

Picture a landscape of rolling grass-covered hills with grazing sheep. Who would think that buried far beneath this grassland was a gruesome site waiting to be discovered? Archeologist unearthed a pit of 48 skeletons that died as a...

Comprehensive coverage of the Plague includes discussion on its origins, causes, effects, and the Plague as Literary Motif. Of particular interest are the contemporary perspectives from writers during the time of the Plague.

Find out all about plagues on the website by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

History for Kids presents information on the Black Death or Bubonic Plague, and teaches about the lesser known Pneumonic plague, Septicemic Plague, that troubled the times. Includes details, somewhat gruesome, about what it is, how it...

This site from the IATH of the University of Virginia describes the 1348 Bubonic Plague or Black Death's effect on Europe. The article is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.

A collection of primary texts that describe the experiences of people who lived during the Bubonic Plague in medieval Europe, and how they tried to deal with it. For example, through avoidance of contact with infected people, and by...

A learning module on the bubonic plague that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include what the Black Death was, how it...

This was the worst outbreak of plague inEngland since the black death of 1348.London lost roughly 15% of its population. While 68,596 deaths were recorded in thecity, the true number was probably over 100,000. Other parts of the country...

This site explores the effect that the arrival of the plague had on the lives of common English men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries. Content includes an analysis of the plague's origin and spread, and the reactions of the...

Describes the society of the Middle ages and the effect of the Plague on these societies of the Renaissance.

Provides an overview of historical information about the Black death especially as it occurred in England and Europe. Discusses the many social changes that happened due to the plague. There is also a timeline of key events.

When European colonizers came to American shores, the plague they brought with them killed almost 90% of the indigenous population. But why was there no existing plague in the "New World" that affected Europeans? [12:08]

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This resource provides information on epidemics, how they occur, and how they spread.

Provides information on the original laws and ordinances passed by the 14th-century town of Pistoia in Tuscany concerning sanitation by its citizens and the Bubonic Plague.

Provides an original text by Marchione di Coppo Stefani about the Bubonic Plague and its devastating effect on Florentine society.

Way back in the 14th century, public health officials didn't understand viruses, but they understood the importance of keeping a distance and disinfecting. Almost 700 years ago, the overwhelmed physicians and health officials fighting...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students compare two primary source documents to investigate how people experienced or understood the plague in 1348. Inlcudes lesson plan, PowerPoint, and original documents.

This lesson from a unit on Middle Ages British literature focuses on the Black Death or Black Plague. It features links to information about the Black Death: "The Black Plague: The Least You Need to Know," a question and answer style...

"A Company of Fools", a novel by Deborah Ellis, is set in Paris during the year of the plague. It follows the friendship of two orphaned boys living at an abbey. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries with accompanying...