The document summarizes the arrival and spread of the Black Death plague in Europe between 1315-1317. It describes how a combination of overpopulation, famine, climate change and malnutrition left populations vulnerable to the plague. It then discusses some of the medical and social responses to the plague, including quarantines, blaming Jews as scapegoats, and the flagellant movement. Finally, it outlines some of the long term impacts of the plague, such as recurring outbreaks, population decline, peasant revolts, and economic collapse in the 14th century.

1. Lecture 16: The Black Death