Poland-Lithuania and the Black Death: A Nation’s Resilience and Downfall

Poland-Lithuania and the Black Death: Resilience and Downfall

In the mid-14th century, a shadow fell across Europe, a pestilence so devastating it would forever be known as the Black Death. This bubonic plague, believed to have originated in Central Asia, swept westward with horrifying speed, decimating populations and leaving a trail of fear and despair in its wake. While its grip tightened on … Read more