Research into medieval burial sites has revealed that the “Black Death” did not affect people randomly. An analysis of remains from several British cemeteries indicated that young individuals aged 15–24 were significantly more likely to be among the plague’s victims, whereas typical burials predominantly featured people between 25 and 34 years old, as reported by Cambridge.
The scientists also observed signs of severe physiological stress experienced in childhood among many of the deceased. Their teeth displayed evidence of developmental delays, typical of periods of famine, serious illness, and other adverse circumstances.
According to the researchers, deprivations endured in early years might have weakened individuals, thereby increasing their vulnerability to death during the pandemic. The findings suggest that the spread and impact of the plague were influenced not only by the disease itself but also by a person’s health status prior to infection.
It was also reported that scientists have recorded an acceleration in global sea-level rise and a deterioration of the marine environment. Further details on this can be found in the material published by the Public News Service.
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