The Black Death

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The Black Death

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A) The Black Death was brought to Europe by Italian merchants traveling from the Black Sea.
B) There is ongoing debate about whether the Black Death was actually caused by bubonic plague or another disease, with some experts suggesting anthrax or a "hemorrhagic plague" similar to Ebola. 
C) The Black Death did continue to return to Europe periodically after its first attack in the 14th century, although subsequent outbreaks were not as severe.
D) Archaeologists and geneticists have been able to study the DNA remains of victims of the Black Death found in mass graves in order to learn more about the disease and its impact.