The Black Death is remembered as one of the most devastating catastrophes in human history – a pandemic that swept across continents and killed millions. But where did it come from? How did it travel so quickly through towns and countryside? And did people at the time understand just how terrifying the illness would be?

In this three-part series , Emily Briffett and historian Thomas Asbridge – author of The Black Death: A Global History, published by Allen Lane – trace the origins and spread of the deadly disease.

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Kev LochunDigital editor (audience and video)

Kev Lochun is digital editor (audience and video) at HistoryExtra

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