Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death Killer (2014)
• January 17th, 2014 • 0h 52min
Documentary, History
Overview
It was called the Black Death, a disease that started in the 14th century, and swept across Europe wiping out half the population, one of the most lethal killers in human history. But the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, Evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year old mystery and change the way we fight infectious diseases today.
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