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The Black Death: The Black Death

Books in our Library on the Black Death

Worst Jobs in History: Leech Collector

"Leech collector" starts at 8.20.

National Geographic documentary

Fiction about the Black Death

One of the best, and most interesting, ways to learn about history is to read historical fiction. Try these titles.

Timelines TV: The Black Death

Trade Routes bringing the Plague to Europe

Spread of the Plague in 14th Century Europe

Map of Europe

Source: How Stuff Works

Coroner's Report: Plague

The Past, Present and Future of the Bubonic Plague

This is a TED-ed presentation.

What Made the Black Death so Deadly?