The Plague

The Plague (2005)

October 31st, 20051h 40min

Documentary, History
80%

Overview

It began much like the common cold. Yet within a day fever took over black swellings the size of baseballs appeared on the neck and finally a highly contagious bloody cough quickly sealed the victim's fate. During the worst biological disaster in the history of mankind the so-called black death released an indiscriminate fury which shook the very foundations of human order. Religious hysteria began to break out and in desperation frenzied masses scrambled to find a scapegoat. When all was said and done nearly one-third of Europe's population had been completely wiped out and devastated survivors were left to contend with a world forever changed both socially and economically. In this feature-length special THE HISTORY CHANNEL-® investigates the origins of this devastating moment in human history and explores the many questions surrounding the terrifying possibility of a modern-day biological threat.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

William Tell

William Tell


Released on: 2025-01-17
Action, Drama, History

The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Ho...

The Last Warrior

The Last Warrior


Released on: 2018-01-18
Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Adventure

A new era is about to begin in Eastern Europe. Scythians, the proud warriors, are all but gone and m...

Kosmas a paní Božetěcha

Kosmas a paní Božetěcha


Released on: 1974-01-01
Drama, History

When the Lion Roars

When the Lion Roars


Released on: 2022-04-06
Documentary

This is the story of the Bohemian King, Přemysl Otakar II, and the forgotten pilgrim, Odorik, who wa...

Oldrich and Bozena

Oldrich and Bozena


Released on: 1985-08-01
History, Drama

At the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries Boleslav's kingdom fell apart in the fratricidal war betw...

The Warrior

The Warrior


Released on: 2001-09-07
History, Drama, Action, War

In 1375, China was in chaos between Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Coryo (an ancient kingdom of Kore...

Toldi

Toldi


Released on: 2022-10-20
History, Animation, Adventure, Action, Family

Animated version of a famous Hungarian epic tale by János Arany. Through the story of Miklós Toldi, ...

The Genius of Gothic Art

The Genius of Gothic Art


Released on: 2021-05-02
Documentary, History, TV Movie

Death and the devil, nudity and eroticism, horror in blazing colours, Gothic art cast a spell over p...

Robin Hood

Robin Hood


Released on: 2010-05-12
Action, Adventure, History

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to...

Illuminated Lives: A Brief History of Women's Work in the Middle Ages

Illuminated Lives: A Brief History of Women's Work in the Middle Ages


Released on: 1989-07-04
History, Animation, Documentary

This animated short challenges enduring myths, spawned by fairy tales and romances, about women in m...

The Builders of the Alhambra

The Builders of the Alhambra


Released on: 2022-11-24
Documentary, History

Kingdom of Granada, al-Andalus, 14th century. After recognizing that his land, always under siege, i...

Crusade in Jeans

Crusade in Jeans


Released on: 2006-11-15
Adventure, Fantasy, History

Dolf a 15 year old boy is sent back in time by a timemachine. Accidentally he is sent back to the Mi...

Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev


Released on: 1966-12-16
Drama, History

An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei R...

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe


Released on: 1982-02-23
History, Adventure, TV Movie

Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, ...

Black Death

Black Death


Released on: 2010-06-07
Drama, History, Horror

As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. Ther...

Václav II. – cesta ze stínu

Václav II. – cesta ze stínu


Released on: 2021-09-28
Documentary, History

Häxan

Häxan


Released on: 1922-09-18
Documentary, Horror, History

Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film...

Královské usínání

Královské usínání


Released on: 1975-03-01
Drama, History

Animals on Trial

Animals on Trial


Released on: 1990-12-16
Documentary, History

Part of BBC Arena's Animal Night, this film chronicles a strange era in history when animals were pu...

A Night at Karlstein

A Night at Karlstein


Released on: 1974-07-12
Comedy, History, Music

No Woman is allowed into Karlstejn Castle! Yet the enamoured Daniele Kolářová and the equally enamou...