History of the Plague
These articles look at the historical sources that may help to trace the spread of the Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, considering how it spread from East Asia to other parts of the world.
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Great Deccan Famine
A severe famine hits the Deccan region in India from 1630–1632.
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Spanish Influenza in India
The outbreak of the Spanish Influenza kills more than twelve million people in India.
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First Smallpox Epidemic in Canada
The first North American smallpox epidemic occurs on the Canadian Great Plains and along the US West Coast.
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Rabbits in Australia
The introduction of rabbits to Australia led to significant loss of other species.
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Rabbits and Possums in New Zealand
Soon after the species arrive, their populations increase to plague proportions.
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