06/06/2026
In 1347, plague-infected ships arrived at European ports through busy trade routes.
The disease spread rapidly across crowded cities and rural settlements alike.
Medical knowledge at the time could not explain or control the outbreak.
Within a few years, millions of people had died across Europe.
Entire communities were devastated, leaving long-lasting social change.
The Black Death remains one of the most catastrophic pandemics in history.
