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With no scientific knowledge to guide them, people of medieval times believed that diseases were supernatural phenomena or punishments from God. Thus medical treatment was usually primitive and often horrifying. But little by little, knowledge grew—leading to a more practical and scientific approach to understanding sickness and ways to treat it. .
11) The Black death
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Describes the origins, spread, and effects of the terrible plague that devastated fourteenth-century Europe.
14) The Black death
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Examines the causes, effects, and legacy of the epidemic that killed millions of people in Europe during the fourteenth century.
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This program provides a chronological overview of humankind's understanding of disease throughout history including prevention, treatment and diagnosis. Ancient Chinese medicine, medieval beliefs, microbiology and 20th century breakthroughs have all contributed to our growing knowledge of disease and medicine. This is an engaging journey through an important area of our scientific history.