1347: The Beginning of the Black Death

Did the first outbreaks occur in China or in the Caspian Sea ? Experts still argue. But how did the plague actually spread ? After many controversies, it seems that the rat flea was the major carrier of this disease.

Writing:
  • Patrick Boucheron
  • Denis van Waerebeke

Stars:
Release Date: 2018-03-17
Seasons: 1 2
TMDb: 8.7/10
  • Country: FR, US
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 27

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