Middle Ages: 10 Insane Cures For the Black Death
Victims of the plague would often die within a few days—and the horrific symptoms would make these final days absolutely terrible. Horrific symptoms of high fever, severe vomiting, and bleeding from the lungs were all very common, and victims’ bodies would almost always be covered with gruesome boils.
Deadly Visitor-The Scourge of the Black Plague
Contracting the black plague in 17th century England was a death sentence. While we now know that flea-bitten rats spread the sickness to humans, those living through the epidemic possessed no such knowledge.
Scientists Claim More Research is Needed to Prevent ‘Zombie Apocalypse’
If fears of a zombie apocalypse keep you up at night, then it’s good you’ve taken the initiative to prepare: stockpiled water and food; invested...
Global Pandemic: Scientists Predict Deadly New Virus in Near Future
Ebola is scary indeed, and Americans regularly breath a sigh of relief, grateful that the African killer doesn't appear to be visiting American shores. Even if...
Doctors: Ebola Virus Killing At Unprecedented Rates
[caption id="attachment_110957" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Ebola virus. 3D pic courtesy of designyoutrust.com.[/caption] There are lots of demons out there, and sooner or later one or two...
5 Intriguing Discoveries of the Week
Doctors crack a cold case, medically speaking, while scientists spot diamonds in an curious place: Revolutionary Robespierre Gets a Modern Diagnosis: The guillotine ended the...
Critter Talk: The Black Death
Earlier this month, a young Colorado girl was diagnosed with bubonic plague. Yes, plague — as in the Black Death.
‘Black Death’ diagnosed in New Mexico
A 58-year-old man was treated for bubonic plague in New Mexico, it was the first case of the disease formerly known as “Black Death” to surface in 2011.
Serious about cutting carbon? Slaughter a bunch of people
Genghis Khan has long been known as the slaughterer of millions of people. Ironically, the loss of those lives may have saved other lives. Here is the full story.