Black Death
Example Sentences
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Anyone bold enough to attempt a new history of the Black Death today deserves our empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Above all, this is a challenging moment to attempt a history of the Black Death because our knowledge of the medieval pandemic is advancing so rapidly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
These fleas passed the infection from rats to humans, fueling the catastrophe known as the Black Death.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
Indeed, history is filled with examples of this, from the medieval Black Death hitchhiking along the Silk Road to the “Russian flu” pandemic of the late 19th century that was accelerated by trains and steamships.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Having been to every Friday night party since school began, I knew they avoided them like the Black Death.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
