YEAR 8 : MEDIEVAL EUROPE: The Black Death

The Black Death of October 1347 to c1352 was one of the worst catastrophes in recorded history – a deadly bubonic plague that ravaged communities across Europe, changing forever their social and economic fabric.

The Black Death was 'a squalid disease that killed within a week' and a national trauma that utterly transformed Britain.

The History Channel gives an overview of the Black Death. Includes 3 short but good videos.

Good overview of the Black Death. Includes a good map of how the Black Death spread.