How the Black Death Broke and Fixed the World | Animated History

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic of all time. But which parts of facts and which parts are myths? And how could it also have saved the (old) world from its medieval quagmire? Trace the origin, outbreak, path, and aftermath of the plague that broke and saved the world.

[nevaehhamilton]

The scariest part is that the bubonic plague never got eradicated like smallpox did. You can still get it from a flea bite, but fortunately (or unfortunately, for paranoids), it's extremely rare. There are also effects treatments for it, too.

[iammrbeat]

So when are the Flagellants going on tour again? Hopefully Ticketmaster won't have insane fees this time.

[someone]

The native Americans during the black death: "did y'all hear something?"

[gabrielyalap]

It is a common misconception that the people in the middle ages were unclean. The opposite was the case, they bathed regularly. People went to public baths where infected people would spread the disease. With repeated plague outbreaks people noticed that in the beginning of the 16th century and unfortunately drew the wrong conclusion that it would be better to avoid bathing.

[US]

Phenomenal! I'm actually teaching World Studies this year so I hope I'll get to incorporate this video into a lesson. Job well done, Betts!

[BigHenFor]

Your channel is a hidden gem, and criminally under rated. You deserve many more subs, as you make a sometimes dry subject so funny, interesting, and memorable. Came to you because of the Project Mad playlist, stayed because of the 1812 War series, and now laughing through the Blsck Death. Subbed.

[afrikasmith]

Moral of the story: Nature is neither good nor evil. It just is.

[evabertulli]

Really enjoyed this. History is my favorite, and you have a nice balance of humorous & informative. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[jamesdreads]

"shut up, lets go to the moouuntains". hilarious stuff

[caroavocado]

"Septicemic plague! Your friend till the end~!" Gloriously creative and dark xD What an informative and great video!

[travishorne]

Thanks Mr. Betts for keeping history fun! I have shown my students a lot of your videos, and they're always laughing (or cringing).

[matthewviarrial]

This is the best channel under 50k subs around, you need more recognition bro, these are hilarious and informative.

[ThomasZadro]

I do not entirely understand how it come that you have not more subscribers. After having watched several of your videos, I am amazed by the style and accuracy of your content. This channel seems to be heavily underrated. Please keep up the great work.

[DrawnofHistory]

Do you think you would have survived the Black Death. How would have survived or died? Also, what topic should I do next?

[alin-razvanpodasca]

You're the new OverSimplified. I like it that you do videos on stuff that he doesn't cover, more specific, restricted stuff.

[ardabayer]

Man, I just realized that all the info you're giving in your content is pretty special and not told in any other channel. I was already subscribed but now I also turned my notifications on. Great Job mate keep it up in this way...

[robertharris]

Europeans in the medieval ages bathed regularly. Bath houses were literaly in every town.

[coreyhall]

Thank you for covering both the niches, nuances, and overall consequences of the black death.

Many people skip over those things to focus instead on the weird plague doctors and lack of medical knowledge back then. All without covering how important the plague was to human development and how it was arguably a necessary evil to push us further forward as a species

[xxirishxxblipxx]

This dude's gonna be big soon and that's on my life ik this man's gonna get blown up I love these video's keep it up man

[topz]

Yo this video is super high quality. Nice job.