Italy During the Black Death

Name: Italy During the Black Death
Released: 2025-05-31
Rating: 6

2025

Trailer

In the 14th century, Siena thrived until the Black Death struck in 1348, decimating its population from 50,000 to 25,000. Agnolo di Tura, a shoemaker, chronicled the societal collapse and fear surrounding the epidemic. This documentary explores the history and impact of Yersinia pestis, tracing its origins to Kyrgyzstan and examining contemporary outbreaks, emphasizing ongoing threats from epidemics and recent instances of the plague in various countries.

Release Date

2025-05-31

Status

Released

Original Title

En Italie, au temps de la peste noire

Runtime

1h 26m

Original Language

FR

Production Companies

Impossible Factual, ZDF, ZDF Studios, ARTE

Overview

In the 14th century, Siena thrived until the Black Death struck in 1348, decimating its population from 50,000 to 25,000. Agnolo di Tura, a shoemaker, chronicled the societal collapse and fear surrounding the epidemic. This documentary explores the history and impact of Yersinia pestis, tracing its origins to Kyrgyzstan and examining contemporary outbreaks, emphasizing ongoing threats from epidemics and recent instances of the plague in various countries.

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