Medieval Information

Plague was not a myth - it was a reality that could destroy entire villages and kill thousands of people within a very short timeframe. By far, the most famous plague is the Black Death, which occurred in 1347 and ended in 1350.

This, along with invasions, was the biggest fear villagers suffered in the Dark Ages. Fathers lost their sons - and wives their husbands. Plague led to a major instability across Europe when a major outbreak swept a good percentage of the population.