The Plague Doctor’s eerie beak mask was designed to protect against “evil” smells thought to cause disease. But the truth ...

Evidence from 13th-century chroniclers and physicians indicates plague may have been involved in epidemics a century before ...

Roberto Palumbo’s immersive and haunting journey into "1657 The Year of the Plague" showcases the depths of human suffering ...

COMMENTARY: Catholic health-care professionals are fighting to restore moral integrity to medicine — but they need ...

A woman lost a body part after contracting a disease that caused a medieval plague. The 24-year-old began experiencing strong ...