Ciuma Neagră nu s-a terminat în 1353. Cum a revenit în Europa timp de aproape 400 de ani

A new study reveals that the Black Death was not a single epidemic but continued for centuries with new outbreaks in Europe until the 18th century. Researchers from the University of Tartu analyzed Yersinia pestis genomes from various archaeological sites, improving dating methods and linking genetic data to historical events. Significant diversification of the bacterium occurred between 1450-1500, possibly due to new reservoirs in rodents. The study also connects plague reintroductions in Estonia to major historical events, including the Renaissance drought and the Thirty Years' War. Understanding the plague's evolution can provide insights into infectious diseases today.