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unusual facts about The Black Death



Skúvoy, Skúvoy

In the 14th century the plague (The Black Death) killed all inhabitants of the island except for one young girl.


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Black Death in medieval culture

The poem "The Rattle Bag" by the Welsh poet Dafydd ap Gwilym (1315–1350 or 1340–1370) has many elements that suggest that it was written as a reflection of the hardships he endured during the Black Death.

Pope Clement

Pope Clement VI (1342–1352) — known for being the Pope during the Black Death

The Return of the Black Death

However, Cacophonous simply released Kongsblod after changing the cover to a painting by the American fantasy artist Joe Petagno, and the name was changed to The Return of the Black Death.