The “Great Plague” or “Black Death” originated in China in 1334 and eventually spread to Europe, where approximately 60 percent of the population died of the disease.

The Black Death, a widespread bubonic plague infection, peaked in Europe between 1346 and 1353. It was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, leaving an estimated 75 - 200 million ...

The Black Death, a mix of bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, wiped out 60% of Europe's population in the 14th century, spreading via flea-infested rats and human ectoparasites like lice.

The plague sounds like something out of a history book. But the disease—nicknamed the “Black Death” or “Great Pestilence”—that killed more than 25 million people, about a third of ...

Symptoms depend on what type of plague someone is infected with. Bubonic plague: A key symptom is painful, swollen lymph nodes in the groin or armpits, called buboes. Other common symptoms include ...

The Decameron focuses on the Black Plague from a character's perspective, leaving out details on causes and treatment. The show accurately portrays the bubonic plague symptoms but downplays the ...

In the 14th century, bubonic plague infamously brought the Black Death pandemic, which caused an estimated 50 million deaths, WHO said. More than a quarter of Europe’s population died, although ...

Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was known as the Black Death.Video above: How did ...

Two new cases of the human plague have been confirmed in New Mexico Tuesday, according to health officials. This year, New Mexico has seen three cases of the plague, the first of which was ...