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Black Death

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    How scientists solved the centuries-old mystery of Black Death’s origins

    Philip Slavin, The Conversation
    · Jul 16, 2022 · 11:30 pm
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    Pandemics have always pushed people to simultaneously celebrate life and contemplate death

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    Black Death aided the rise of big businesses. Covid-19 is doing something similar

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    ‘Feeling lousy’ and ‘off colour’: Disease outbreaks have influenced the way we talk

    Maxine Whittaker, The Conversation
    · Jul 30, 2017 · 02:30 pm