The speaker discusses the Black Death, a pandemic that devastated Europe in the 14th century. The disease was caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which led to the bubonic plague, pulmonary plague, and septicemic plague. The origins of the Black Death are traced back to China, where the Mongols had established the Yuan dynasty in 1300. The disease spread to Central Asia, where it infected rodents that were hunted by nomads. The fleas that fed on these rodents then transmitted the disease to humans.
The first major outbreak of the Black Death occurred in Italy, specifically in the city of Messina on the island of Sicily, which was under the control of the crown of Aragon at the time. From there, the disease spread to other parts of Europe, including France, England, and the Balkans. The Black Death had a long incubation period, reaching up to 12 days, and could infect a person without them showing signs of being sick.
The symptoms of the Black Death were high fever, chills, nausea, coughing up blood, and a high mortality rate. The disease was so devastating that it led to a significant decrease in the European population. The Black Death also led to changes in society, as the feudal system began to erode and the power of kings began to increase. The disease was eventually controlled with the help of quarantine measures and hygiene improvements.
1. Spain was in quarantine due to coronavirus in March 2020.
2. The speaker was summarizing a video about the Black Death, a pandemic that devastated Europe 700 years ago.
3. The Black Death was caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis, which causes the bubonic plague, the pulmonary plague, and the septicemic plague.
4. The Black Death is the second infectious agent with the most human deaths, only behind malaria.
5. The Black Death is a disease of rodents, especially rats. Fleas and lice that bite infected rats transmit the disease to other rodents and humans.
6. The origin of the Black Death is believed to be in China around 1300.
7. The disease spread from China to central Asia, where nomads of the steppe hunted rodents that also carried the disease.
8. The disease was introduced to Europe via a Genoese enclave in Crimea, which was besieged by the Mongols.
9. The first major outbreak in Western Europe occurred in Italy, specifically in the city of Messina on the island of Sicily.
10. The symptoms of the Black Death included high fever, chills, nausea, coughing up blood, great thirst, and bleeding from any orifice of the body.
11. The Black Death had a long incubation period that could reach 12 days.
12. The Black Death was more deadly in cities with a greater concentration of inhabitants and poor hygiene.
13. The Justinian Plague in 500 AD was the last time Europe was plague-free.
14. In medieval Europe, medicine was not too advanced, but there were doctors, hospitals, and other medical institutions.
15. The medieval Catholic Church dedicated itself to burning cats at the stake because of their relationship with witchcraft, which is a myth.
16. The authorities of many cities like Venice created a new measure for people who came by boat from other places in the world. They had to wait for a minimum of 40 days to disembark.
17. Many traditional medicines were tried but nothing seemed to work.
18. The authorities of many cities like Venice created a new measure for people who came by boat from other places in the world. They had to wait for a minimum of 40 days to disembark.
19. The authorities of many cities like Venice created a new measure for people who came by boat from other places in the world. They had to wait for a minimum of 40 days to disembark.
20. The lazarettos were also famous, which were isolated hospitals intended to quarantine people with diseases.
21. The first lazaret for the quarantine of patients with the Black Death was created in Venice in 1403.
22. The Black Death could not be eradicated until the 19th century after the so-called third pandemic.
23. The Black Death had a profound impact on the social and economic structures of Europe, leading to the erosion of the feudal system.
24. The Black Death affected both the lower classes and the nobility and royalty, causing many social revolts.