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Netflix's The Decameron: Dark Comedy Inspired By Historical Pandemic

Explore The Decameron, a dark comedy series on Netflix inspired by Boccaccio's work during the Black Death, offering a unique take on pandemic-themed story...

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Revealed: How mass tourism helped England after the Black Death

Finds from “England’s Venice” reveal the secrets of medieval pilgrimage

The Independent UK

The Decameron: release date, recaps, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know

The Decameron on Netflix is a dark comedy series following a group of misfits trying to wait out the Black Death in the Italian countryside.

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Social Media Is Causing Huge Unrest In The World: Now Is The Time For Real Change, A Time To Inspire True Kindness

The social scarring effect of epidemics, such as the Plague of Justinian, the Black Death, and the 1830s cholera pandemic, has been a significant factor in causing social unrest.

International Business Times

So you think you know all about the plague?

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

WEKU

OPINION - Idiots who believe in Israel-Palestine conspiracy theories — what could possibly go wrong?

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, however stupid. And no country, community or generation has a monopoly on stupidity. In the Eighties there was a successful public information campaign to combat the spread of Aids with the catchphrase “Don’t die of ignorance”. If it were possible to actually die of…

Evening Standard

Black Death’s Legacy: How Plague Altered Human Oral Microbiome And Our Modern Diet

New research suggests the Black Death may have influenced the composition of the human oral microbiome, leading to chronic diseases and dietary shifts.

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‘Times’ Airs Accusations That Religious Jews In New York Are Polluting Wells

In the Middle Ages, Jews were accused of poisoning wells and starting plagues, including the Black Death

Zenger

Bubonic plague 'making comeback' - and only certain people will survive it

The Black Death was one of the bleakest moments of European history, claiming the lives of hundreds of millions, and now experts fear it could be making a comeback

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