Explore the devastating impact of the bubonic plague on medieval Europe through the lens of maritime trade in this 27-minute video from the "After the Plague" series. Discover how trade ships became vectors for the disease's rapid spread, examining its arrival in England and its effects across the continent. Investigate the plague's particularly severe impact on Spain, analyzing mortality rates and the accuracy of historical accounts. Learn about the surprising economic resilience of some regions despite widespread devastation. Gain insights into how Europe ultimately rebounded from this catastrophic pandemic, which claimed more than one-third of the affected population.
Overview
Syllabus
Europe's Trade Routes Bring Opportunity and Danger
The Plague Arrives in England
How Did the Plague Spread?
Were Any European Countries Spared from the Plague?
The Plague's Impact on Spain
Spain's Overall Mortality Rate
Were Spanish Accounts of the Black Death Exaggerated?
Spain's Economic Resilience During Plague
Europe Rebounds After Plague
Taught by
Wondrium
