# bubonic plague
Unusual Historic Crises and Calamities
Looking at history, one can’t help but wonder whether the world has it in for mankind. From devastating plagues and pandemics to horrific volcano eruptions, to earth-shattering earthquakes, it almost seems as…
People Tried Unworkable Methods to Ward off Illness Outbreaks in History
For much of history, medical knowledge about what caused illness and how to cure it was quite limited. People –…
17 Creepy Details in the Life of a Body Collector During the Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague, colloquially known as the Black Death, was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. An…
10 Ways the Black Death turned Medieval Society Upside Down
Between 1347-1350, a unique and virulent form of plague devastated Europe. Spread from the east via the Mediterranean trade routes,…
“Thou Shalt not suffer a Cat to Live”: Why Pope Gregory IX’s Vox in Rama Implicated Cats in Devil Worship.
On June 13, 1233, Pope Gregory IX instigated the first bull of his papacy: the Vox in Rama. The Bull…
These 12 Erotic Poems and Novels Throughout History Make Fifty Shades of Grey Seem Tame
From ancient poetry to Fifty Shades of Grey, sexuality is a constant theme in artistic expression. Like all literature, erotica…
8 Horrifying Revelations That Will Change Your View of London Forever
Like all European capitals, Britain's bustling metropolis of London has had its fair share of historical drama. Notwithstanding great fires…
Shrouded in Mystery: 6 Myths About the Black Death Plague
The Black Death was one of the deadliest plagues the world has ever seen. It claimed the lives of anywhere…