The Black Death was a 14th Century version of The AIDS. It affected over two thirds, and killed perhaps as much as 50% of the population of Europe. Most of those affected were homosexuals, Protestants, or Suriphiliacs. Like the modern day plague of communism, The Black Death (or bubonic plague) originated from Russia in 1347, and spread throughout Europe.
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| - The Black Death was a 14th Century version of The AIDS. It affected over two thirds, and killed perhaps as much as 50% of the population of Europe. Most of those affected were homosexuals, Protestants, or Suriphiliacs. Like the modern day plague of communism, The Black Death (or bubonic plague) originated from Russia in 1347, and spread throughout Europe.
- Description: Enter a medieval town during the Black Death, where the smoke-choked streets are crawling with plague infected villagers.
- Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague, or The Black Death. The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350 but strains continuing until the 1700s. It's believed to have originated in Asia. For more on the science and history of the plague here is the Other Wiki. The epidemic was known at the time as the Great Pestilence. The name "Black Death" is relatively recent. See also The Plague for devestating pandemics in general. Examples of The Black Death include:
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| - Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague, or The Black Death. The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350 but strains continuing until the 1700s. It's believed to have originated in Asia. For more on the science and history of the plague here is the Other Wiki. The epidemic was known at the time as the Great Pestilence. The name "Black Death" is relatively recent. When this appears in a story you know things are quickly going to go downhill for the heroes (if there even are heroes). Due to its transcending memories of death, destruction, and desperation, such stories generally have a Downer Ending. It tends to be used because to most cultures, death is feared and a reminder of our own mortality is chilling. Keep in mind that the disease is not called the "bubonic plague"; it's simply "plague". "Bubonic" simply means that the disease affects the lymph system (and the lymph nodes, which swell up into "bubos") first. In coastal areas, the most common form of plague was pneumonic plague, which affects the lungs. Septicemic plague affects the bloodstream. The difference? One-third of bubonic plague victims survive and those who don't survive take days to die. Pneumonic plague kills all but a handful of sufferers, usually within a day. Septicemic plague is always fatal and kills within hours. There have been many other outbreaks of plague other than the 1348-1350 pandemic. The most recent occurred at the beginning of the 20th century, killing tens of millions in India and China. See also The Plague for devestating pandemics in general. Examples of The Black Death include:
- The Black Death was a 14th Century version of The AIDS. It affected over two thirds, and killed perhaps as much as 50% of the population of Europe. Most of those affected were homosexuals, Protestants, or Suriphiliacs. Like the modern day plague of communism, The Black Death (or bubonic plague) originated from Russia in 1347, and spread throughout Europe.
- Description: Enter a medieval town during the Black Death, where the smoke-choked streets are crawling with plague infected villagers.
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