Breakthrough study reveals the origin of the Black Death
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In 1347, trade vessels from the domains of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea inadvertently introduced the Black Death to the Mediterranean.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2023
Scientists finally reveal the origin of the Black Death
An international team of researchers conducted an analysis of ancient DNA from human remains and historical and archaeological data
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 9, 2023
Reseachers finally discover the origin of the Black Death
Since their initial discovery, scholars have debated the significance of the tombstones, in relation to the Black Death in Europe.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 1, 2023
Scientists discovered what caused the Black Death
In 1347, trade vessels transporting merchandise from the Black Sea inadvertently introduced the Black Death to the Mediterranean.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 16, 2023
Researchers finally discovered the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods from the territories in the Black Sea
Joseph Shavit
- May 16, 2023
Researchers finally found the cause of the Black Death
The Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods from the Golden Horde in the Black Sea.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 17, 2023
Scientists reveal the origin of the Black Death
In 1347, the Black Death first made its way into the Mediterranean through trade ships that carried goods in the Black Sea.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17, 2023
Scientists discover the cause of the Black Death
The origins of the Black Death has long been debated with one of the most popular theories supporting its source in East Asia / China.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17, 2023
Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death
The disease disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17, 2023
Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 17, 2022
Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
Researchers have finally identified the cause of the Black Death
The disease disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population in a large outbreak.
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