The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

The Black Death

Traveling from Asia all the way to Europe, the Black Death is likely the most famous pandemic in history due to its widespread devastation and high death tolls. Over half of Europe's population perished as a result of the Black Death, as it was spread by infected fleas and rodents, which were commonplace at the time. The bodies of those infected were hidden away in mass burial sites and graves. 

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