Did Mass Cat Killings Help Spread the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

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Jack Izzo

Nov. 8, 2023 The idea originated with a 13th-century pope who accused devil-worshippers of kissing cats' hind ...

Did Martin Luther Write of the Plague, 'I Shall Not Avoid Person or Place'?

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Dan MacGuill

Aug. 24, 2021 The 16th century Reformation leader also condemned those who "distain the use of medicines" and ...

Did a Colorado Squirrel Test Positive for Bubonic Plague?

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Madison Dapcevich

July 15, 2020 Experts caution that the incident is not cause for immediate concern.

Were Three Cats in Wyoming Diagnosed with Bubonic Plague?

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Arturo Garcia

Jan. 18, 2019 Officials issued an advisory to residents after a spate of cases within a six-month period.

Plague Found in Fleas in Two Arizona Counties

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Kim LaCapria

Aug. 15, 2017 Fleas in two Arizona counties tested positive for the presence of the plague, but the risk to hu ...