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10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Black Death

10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Black Death | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.historyextra.com - October 3, 2017 11:29 AM
Here, writing for History Extra, medieval historian Samuel Cohn shares 10 lesser-known facts…

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Black Death maps reveal how the plague devastated medieval Britain

Black Death maps reveal how the plague devastated medieval Britain | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.wired.co.uk - May 27, 2016 4:35 PM
Professor Carenza Lewis analysed thousands of pottery shards and remains to create a plague map of the UK
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Skeletons reveal secrets of Black Death that plagued Europe 600 years ago – and its unfortunate victims

Skeletons reveal secrets of Black Death that plagued Europe 600 years ago – and its unfortunate victims | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From news.nationalpost.com - April 1, 2014 9:58 AM

Many of the skeletons had back injuries suggesting lives of hard labor. One man became a vegetarian late in life, indicating he may have entered an order of monks

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Post-Black Death: a ‘golden age’ for medieval women?

Post-Black Death: a ‘golden age’ for medieval women? | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.historyextra.com - August 1, 2017 2:57 AM

A French manuscript from c1327–35 depicts a woman forging nails. Though such opportunities did exist  in London before the Black Death, they increased significantly afterwards. © AKG-Images   


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'In the 150 years after the Black Death halved London’s population, women enjoyed new economic power in the city. Caroline Barron asks whether this era truly was a ‘golden age’ for English women ...'
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The past, present and future of the bubonic plague - Sharon N. DeWitte - YouTube

From www.youtube.com - August 24, 2014 8:53 AM

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-bubonic-plague-sharon-n-dewitte The bubonic plague, which killed around 1/5 of...

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History 101: Western Civilization I

History 101: Western Civilization I | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From education-portal.com - March 10, 2014 1:17 AM

Explore 'prehistory,' including the last Ice Age and population migrations, as you start History 101: Western Civilization I, an online course from Education Portal. Successive video lessons address the history of ancient civilizations, including Greece and Rome, and introduce numerous historical figures, from Homer and Plato to William the Conqueror and Henry the VIII. You'll examine various myths and religions and see how art and technology influenced different societies. With so much information to absorb, the self-assessment quizzes that accompany each video will prove a valuable way to measure your mastery of each topic.

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