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...

Provides the historic background to Thucydides' description of the death caused by the plague and the efforts made to cure the sick.

A lesson plan for English history: the Great Plague that killed nearly 15% of the population of London during the Restoration Period. Primary sources include letters, copies of the orders issued by the government top try to stop the...

A learning module that begins with "The Dancing Plague of 1518" by Doug MacGowan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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]

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.

Students investigate the Great Plague of London that occurred in 1665. Some topics explored are the Great Plague in fictional literature, Samuel Pepys, and William Boghurst. Additional resources include web pages, references, and...

PBS provides an in-depth overview of both biological and chemical warfare in a FAQ format.

A medical discussion of the plague of Athens and a diagnosis of it as epidemic typhus fever.

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

Find out about the Continental Army's struggles with supply shortages throughout the Revolutionary War. Explains the reasons for the shortages, and includes some of George Washington's correspondence from the period.

List of excellent links to a great deal of information about witches, witchcraft, the witch hunt and all of the hysteria that surrounded the time period.

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.

Young scholars investigate nine deadly disease by examining George Washington's medical records. Students will also use the Center for Disease Control website to identify where these nine deadly diseases are prevalent in the world today.

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 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...

[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.