London faced one of its deadliest disasters—the Great Plague. The bubonic plague, carried by rats and fleas, spread rapidly through the city, killing tens of thousands.

A woman lost a body part after contracting a disease that caused a medieval plague. The 24-year-old began experiencing strong burning sensations coming from both of her legs, running from the middle ...

Researchers are using diary entries, travel notes, religious registers, and other primary historical records to better understand extreme climate shifts in Transylvania during the 16th century.