Analysis: The Aftermath Of The Black Death

This article exemplifies aftermath of the Black Death. The study that has taken place focuses on the periosteal bone formation of the victims’ remains. This would thus, indicate whether or not the victim’s lifestyle choice contributed to his or hers infection. The living conditions are an example of a contributing factor. One of the most predominate feature that the article focuses on is stress. During the 14th century, many people were stressed due to food shortages, working conditions and government. These would add up to their periosteal bone structure, which could be seen on the skeletal remains of the victims. Although, the plague had targeted older adults and those with physiological features. The results of this study is that the correlations