The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Bubonic Plague

Europe was never the same after this tragic epidemic. Europe ended serfdom since there were too many dead to find cheap labor. Historians have discovered that the quality of life improved for those who managed to survive. The lack of able laborers also led to innovative technology and a cultural revolution. For those who could live to see it, Europe changed as a result of the deaths. 

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