Origins

Origins of The Black Death

By Kristine Cura/Nicole Gisondi
  • Dec 5, 1320

    The black death ravages China and the Middle East

    The black death ravages China and the Middle East
    The Bubonic Plague ravaged through China. Giving people the infection.
  • Sep 1, 1347

    The black death reaches the Crimea, including Kaffa

    The black death reaches the Crimea, including Kaffa
    Crimea and Kaffa is hit by the Bubonic plague
  • Oct 6, 1347

    The black death enters the port of Messina, Sicily, via trade ships from the east

    The ships bring the desease to Messina and Sicily
  • Jan 15, 1348

    The black death enters France through the port of Marseilles; northern Italy is struck down

    The black death enters France through the port of Marseilles; northern Italy is struck down
    The black death enters France
  • Feb 28, 1348

    Population of Avignon, France, is cut in half by the plague

    Population of Avignon, France, is cut in half by the plague
  • Dec 22, 1348

    The black death fades away in Italy

    The black death fades away in Italy
    The black death goes away in Italy.