History of the Black Death - Full Documentary

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The story of the Black Death is the story of a perfect storm. A massive pandemic and plague that devastated humanity. It is the tale of a lethal bacterium that had a powerful vector of transmission and found just the right conditions to kill off an estimated 200 million people world wide. This is the full documentary, chronicling it's incredible spread through Europe.
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@madisondean1074 2 жыл бұрын

The way plague doctors were portrayed as by people during the plague outbreaks is heartbreaking. Instead of being perceived as people being there to help those who couldn't help themselves, people who accompanied those who were alone in their final moments, and people who put their health and lives at risk, they're perceived as being an omen of death. These plague doctors deserve more praise than they're given. Their outfits are what lead to the modern-day hazmat suits that are in use today. I did not expect my comment to blow up like this. Thank you all so much for the like! I deeply appreciate it!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Just like now - they were people on the front lines putting their lives on the line to help others

@jeanlind7540 2 жыл бұрын

Rather like up to date pandemic of Coronavirus in 2022 UK

@madisondean1074 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanlind7540 Exactly!

@sarahseason1838 Жыл бұрын

I've never thought about that. such a good point

@bobdob6612 Жыл бұрын

lmao the front lines

@TercelRepairManual 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm here today because my ancestors were antisocial. I'm glad to carry on the tradition.

@soos1885 4 жыл бұрын

YOUU GAYY

@miriambucholtz9315 4 жыл бұрын

The same situation seems to have been the case on at least my father's side of the family. I think that was where my Asperger's came from, too. Who knew that it would come in handy during the present pandemic.

@firewilson920 4 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. Could just be lucky or your ancestors may have been biologically resistant. Who knows?

@firewilson920 4 жыл бұрын

And being antisocial is what? Keeping to yourself? These days that is smart

@williamharris8367 4 жыл бұрын

Ask yourself how many antisocial individuals survived various plagues, etc., but who also died without issue. It is a delicate balancing act between ensuring your own survival and the propagation of your genes. If any of your ancestors had been too antisocial, you would not exist...

@garymcderp1146 2 жыл бұрын

No matter how sh*tty life might seem sometimes, remember how lucky you are that you weren’t born 700 years ago in Europe.

@joshs2734 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible. The amount of detail on all aspects of the plague is so great. I was sure this was made by a team, but judging from the comments, this was made by a single person? That is so impressive. I've always been fascinated by the Black Death and this was a dream documentary on it.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Josh - so happy you liked my video ! yup a one man show

@joshs2734 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Wow..and still responding to comments 2 years later. I cannot imagine how much work went into this. You really did an incredible job and I look forward to diving into all your other content. Also, do you happen to know what the art at 16:50 is? I want to say it's Hieronymus Bosch, but I don't know if that's right.

@stung3848 Жыл бұрын

@@joshs2734 Yeah all that work and still couldn’t get the facts right! What a shame!

@torriemilne1937 Жыл бұрын

@FlashPointHx that's absolutely amazing! This is so well researched and it's easy to see how much time, detail and effort you put in! This is about my 10th watch through of it. Absolutely love your vids!!!

@dlo111 9 ай бұрын

@@FlashPointHxvery impressive.

@Deadsea_1993 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent. It is a shame that the History channel was overtaken with reality shows when it used to have good documentaries and well written educational programs. This reminds me of those days.

@lisabishop7465 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@pepironi992 2 жыл бұрын

In a few years this video will be banned forever by liberals because it contains the word “black “ in it

@harryshuman9637 2 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of classic Discovery documentaries from late 90s.

@letavoss5938 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly,students today consider history to be irrelevant and boring.Their view is that ancient history is anything before the year 2000 and anything that old is outmoded and tedious and of little value in todays instant gratification world.

@murphyandotherstuff6884 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot that there even was a "History" channel.

@bigworm5024 4 жыл бұрын

"The English wool trade continued, despite the *looming* threat." I see what you did there. *tips hat*

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

We all have a bottom line to keep

@TharpaD 4 жыл бұрын

Big Worm I was watching a movie about a sea captain who’s heart ‘froze’ when he realized there was a huge fire on deck.

@dopaminedriven874 3 жыл бұрын

Sup big perm

@bigworm5024 3 жыл бұрын

@Timothy Barr the Price is Right trumpet lol

@bigworm5024 3 жыл бұрын

@@mstrfool 😆 Cheers m8 🍻

@sandragrundy1516 Жыл бұрын

I rate this one of the best documentaries on KZfaq. Just how a documentary should be produced information, information and more information. No inane screaming and wailing that assaults the ears which seems to be how they're produced now. Many, many thanks.

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sandra

@shantelwoods9064 11 ай бұрын

I agree, are we talking about the background music or people in the background wailing?😎

@Chicharrera. 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had KZfaq and sites like these when I was in school in the 70's and 80's. I would have paid a lot more attention to the material I was being taught in history class (both ancient and modern) as videos like these would have made it more understandable, accessible and thus enjoyable to learn. Sigh....better late than never. Thank you for all the history lessons you teach!!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked this!

@ilduce5874 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from that generation and I loathed history too cos it was so drily taught. I changed my view of history after my WWII veteran father died. Seeing his DD214 sparked my curiosity about what he might’ve done and seen. He spoke of it to no one but my mum who told me what little he said about those years in the service. Then I stumbled upon “Eyewitness To America: 500 years of American history in the words of those who saw it happen,” and became an unabashed history junkie. History. The original reality show. Uncensored, unscripted and unpredictable. No commercial interruptions.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

@@ilduce5874 Wow - I think when you realize that these people we speak of in the past who were associated with these amazing events, were just as human as you an I - with emotions and ambitions and thoughts like our own - yet going through interesting times - it makes the experience tangible. Lessons can be learned and you walk away more complete

@ilduce5874 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Indeed! Having been adopted as baby when my parents were in late 30s blessed me with firsthand accounts of civilian life during WWII. What little I know of my dad’s war experiences is what mum told me. Dad like many in the service, was a teenager whose grandmother lied about his age to successfully enlist. You got to have teenagers doing the crazy stuff that adults with fully formed brains might balk at like driving tank through the Ardennes or wading to the Normandy beaches whilst being continuously shelled and shot at

@addgolfer1531 2 жыл бұрын

@@ilduce5874 My father too spoke little of his service May '41 to June '45. I was able to follow his way to England, then his campaigns under Patton across N Africa, Cyprus and Italy, from his DD214. I only wish I would have pried him more in his later years, before he passed.

@shaelisenberg8533 3 жыл бұрын

Ok a more serious note. It makes me mad to watch this and then see online everyone complaining about 2021 and the world we live in. We complain as if we are not living in the time of hygiene and science…we should be more grateful

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Black Death was a lesson that everyone needs to pay attention to

@jesskerr8734 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.....mask aint nothing new@people forget where they came from.....

@davidsawyer1599 2 жыл бұрын

@Shael Isenberg When the covid-19 isolation protocols were enacted my thought was. Hey a stay-cation! It's understood that a great many were severely impacted. Many losing jobs and their residences. I am one of those. The true selfishness of a great many also became apparent. Those behaviors are analogous to a group of rowers. If all row in time we could get to where we need to be much sooner. It frustrates me.

@jesskerr8734 2 жыл бұрын

Frustrating yes I'm 49 I feel yall ...get up down repeat....go to Sunday school go get stoned ,go back Sunday school hear preacher scream.well mother earth aint having anything too do with human era....she will wipe us like a momma in a Walmart changing room

@bneshel1514 2 жыл бұрын

@@jesskerr8734 !!

@BestoftheBest-oz4ei 3 ай бұрын

This has got to be the most detailed explanation of the plague I've ever seen. Going into the battles, carriers and the bacteria itself. VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!

@FlashPointHx 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@yarazooom 2 ай бұрын

@@FlashPointHx altho not well known there's another theory of plague and its connection to war & unburied dead. plague is ALWAYS preceded by mass death & war. when the dead are not buried properly & stressful environmental conditions & individual health compromised it becomes that 'perfect storm' for it to spread thru human contact. Egypt only had one plague in 2000 yrs

@SiberianTeacherHistory Жыл бұрын

This is literally one of the best (if not the best) documentaries on bubonic plague I've ever seen! It's incredible that the video has been put together by just one person. Hats off to the talented authour! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@greendragon4058 Жыл бұрын

I've seen lots of this one is the best so much more detail

@wapiti3750 Жыл бұрын

Before you kiss the author's ass, you need to calculate how much of the content is total bullshit!

@adeleennis2255 Жыл бұрын

The Black Death is one of my favorite periods in history. I have read The Great Mortality, so it was nice to hear it mentioned.

@miriambucholtz9315 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary. Years ago, when the History Channel was still worth of its name, they presented a documentary on the Plague and mentioned that a certain genetic mutation that had been found in the DNA of the remains of survivors who had had the disease. This whole thing makes me realize that we, ourselves, are the descendants of survivors. It's something to be proud of and awed by at the same time.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

That was mentioned in the resources I read to create this. Hence the reasons why subsequent plagues were never as severe - the survivors passed on their resistance

@marynraven 4 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx We can only hope that we're able to pass on immunity to Covid-19 to subsequent generations.

@rhomai 4 жыл бұрын

now be a good sport and help the humanity develop antibodies against covid19. you owe it to your ancestors :)

@unnamedchannel1237 4 жыл бұрын

rhomai sit in a vacuum for 20 minutes, it rids the body of covid

@pekopeko3618 4 жыл бұрын

Theirs Reports of Black Death Cases In china today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@12lippylucy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm shocked, not that i ever thought i was an expert on plagues, I has no idea that it only took 14.5 hours to die. I don't no why i just presumed it took weeks maybe months to die. Very interesting documentary, thumbs up from me.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Bay0Wulf 5 ай бұрын

Recall that that was simply one of three types. The septicemic version which was, I suppose, the most merciful of them and, I’m not positive, but also probably the least overall virulent.

@Whatt787 29 күн бұрын

That's the Septicemia version--Most died within a week from the other versions

@alyssastewart738 Жыл бұрын

Catapulting decomposing plague bodies as a war method is the most metal thing I’ve ever heard of

@nekochan-py7dt Жыл бұрын

Mentioning the Ferengi rules of acquisition has earned you a new subscriber

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

hahah - welcome hu-MON!

@cesarpac3723 3 жыл бұрын

This documentary is great, I began watching on my phone then switched it over to the tv and enjoyed a cold one. Well done sir!

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - nice! Happy that you liked my video so much.

@laurahall5218 3 жыл бұрын

Its old but still pleasant to listen to

@josephinesosingot-raisanen6743 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I actually sat on the sofa instead of falling asleep

@anypercentdeathless 2 жыл бұрын

Sloppy writing and narration.

@jeffnelson1186 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx your video?

@friendlyneighborhoodfiend8090 3 жыл бұрын

that was actually such a good documentary. the production quality and effort is just amazing, i genuinely enjoyed watching this so much

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - makes me happy to hear this. It was a lot of fun to create this, but very time consuming as well

@healthyearthandme-dharmagr7197 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx they were poisoned just like we are. Witches run the world. It’s called the big test, by each and individual person to separate the good from the evil that which will spend eternity in hell as they didn’t just poison people they bought into all things that make this reality. The greatest set up in the spiritual world which is all things that we have chosen to either take part of or not. It’s actually amazing once you see beyond the grotesque deepness. Make sure to do your self examination and know all things coming.

@frankdeaner3499 2 жыл бұрын

@@healthyearthandme-dharmagr7197 "witches run the world" dude, what are you talking about? I legitimately cannot find any aspect of your comment that makes even a lick of sense

@fullmetalfreedom 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah musical score is excellent as well

@QueenBee-gx4rp 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully made-I learned a lot! Thank you.

@saragrant9749 Жыл бұрын

This is superbly done. The amount of detail is incredible, not to mention the fact that it’s actually TRUE history- rather than a glorified retelling of a perceived idea that so many historians seem to entertain.

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sara - this comment made my morning =)

@steampunkterminator3122 11 ай бұрын

The amount of work put into this is fantastic the straightforward details of the many horrific events is awesome.

@loganbagley7822 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent. I love the use of primary sources. I feel that history is almost always best viewed through the eyes of the people that actually experienced it. Good job!

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way - boots on the ground has no comparison

@MargaritaMagdalena 2 жыл бұрын

Is there such a thing as history that wasn't viewed through the eyes of the people who actually experienced it?

@pamelapamper 2 жыл бұрын

There's ample historical documentation (including Goethe's account) that Black death was caused by the intentional poisoning & starvation of population not by a bacteria... who in their right mind thinks a common enough bacteria can do that? Also the symptoms are so obviously caused accute poisoning. Sometimes I really do wonder if I'm the only person left with a brain in the this pitiful world.

@dana102083 2 жыл бұрын

@@MargaritaMagdalena opinion without research.

@MargaritaMagdalena 2 жыл бұрын

@@dana102083 Opinion without research is not history.

@Astillion 4 жыл бұрын

I started my vacation with the intention to watch your series on the Punic Wars. And now I have watched every single one of your videos! I've really been enjoying them, and I appreciate that you take the time to really dive deep into something rather than just jump to the interesting parts like so many others do. I'll definitely keep watching everything you put out.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Impressive - you watched ALL my videos? Thanks I'm really happy that you liked my content so much

@andree-annetrudel3949 11 ай бұрын

This is the type of content I want to watch on youtube, thank you!

@FlashPointHx 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@charissecoal 2 жыл бұрын

Its been ages since i sat all the way through a 1hr documentary! Even more shocking is the lack of real life actors and action just a man talking alongside some graphics. Awesome doc 👏🏽

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - thanks. Knowing I can hold a persons attention with my narrative for so long is awesome to hear

@talkingaboutchange4973 4 жыл бұрын

“Cats saved a good chunk of humanity...” in Poland. Music to the ears of cat lovers everywhere!

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@SwedeProof 3 жыл бұрын

PURR-fect comment! 😸🐾

@skankhunt3624 3 жыл бұрын

Cat lives matter

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

@@skankhunt3624 Agree!

@waynet2165 3 жыл бұрын

The black death was pretty bad, but did they suffer like we do during COVID with bars and restaurants being shutdown?

@Mr.Possums 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably my 6th or 7th time watching. I like to play this in the background while being productive as it's now one of my favorites. But why does this only have 1M+ views still? The work done here is nothing short of outstanding! The research alone would've taken weeks if not months. Excellent job!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! YT is a fickle system - some videos explode and others not so much. I read that only 0.33% of all YT videos get over 1 M views. Goes to show how big the platform is. Again, thank you for the comment!

@ashleecadell9955 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx you should put your video on a boat to Constantinople. (absoluetly loved it, btw, i'll be watching mmore of yours - thank you!))

@ibzilla007 Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx probably the title includes "death". Algorithm probably de-ranks certain words and phrases

@YoursUntruly Жыл бұрын

Me too, except I play it while being reproductive, instead of while being productive

@stung3848 Жыл бұрын

If you like this you should find the historically and factually correct videos out there, they’ll blow your mind!

@82dorrin Жыл бұрын

Covid: I am a deadly pandemic!! Plague: Aww junior!! You're cute!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Hold my beer . . .

@julierobertson9397 2 жыл бұрын

This video provided a unique and insightful examination of an event that truly altered the course of history. The presentation of the plague as a "perfect storm" of political, social, and economic circumstances made a powerful statement. I'm glad I came across this documentary and I'm now a subscriber to the channel.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie, Makes me happy that you got a lot out of this video. It truly was the perfect storm - sometime similar would happen in 1919 as well with the swine flu

@Naiyledd 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fascinating that a plague could of wiped out humanity. This plague could destroy a single country. You did a good job explaining all of this

@annabelleleigh- 15 күн бұрын

Antibiotics and prednisolone weren't invented yet

@Naiyledd 14 күн бұрын

@@annabelleleigh- I obviously know that, I'm not dense. The scale though is truly shocking and something that happens so rarely in history for a reason, because it's unlikely.

@yankeetherebel 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I think about these stories, where mankind was nearly obliterated from the planet, it puts into perspective how fortunate we all are to still be here. Despite the many wars, plagues and other disasters that have occurred throughout history, there has always been a fortunate few (relatively speaking) who defied the odds by managing to survive. Today, we're the legacy of those survivors.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

I guess from a evolutionary standpoint it was a bottleneck event and scientists have determined that the survivors did pass down more resilient genes. But overall I wonder if society has become wiser?

@yankeetherebel 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx sadly, it appears as though wisdom is in short supply. Not to be confused with intellect, clearly there's plenty of that reflected in our technological and scientific inventions and discoveries. I often refer back to the historical concept that "Hard times produce strong men. Strong men produce good times. Good times produce weak men. Weak men produce hard times." Our ancestors were strong men (and women) who not only survived but managed to thrive and bring about the very good times in which we (and even our parents before us) were all lucky enough to be born into or inherit. Having so much unearned abundance and security appears to have made us weak (speaking generally of course). It worries me because I believe we're in the process of going down that self destructive path which leads to the hard times.

@xeno4746 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx NO. I often think not. Morality and problem solving come last (Maslow). Basically we are still barbarians. Those with the biggest club and the most goods rule.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

@@xeno4746 That's why I love that quote "the veneer we call civilization is only skin deep"

@jacksmithers8575 2 жыл бұрын

History is ripe with situations than damn near wiped out large populations. Plagues, floods, wars, diseases, famines... but the balance is that humans tend to reformulated very quickly.

@SARHistories 2 жыл бұрын

Such a horrible period to have lived through. I’m visiting a museum about a plague village soon! Great documentary.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thats interseting, have fun on your visit

@sheilaspeirs1154 Жыл бұрын

In Eyam?

@cotus2408 Жыл бұрын

PLAGUES have existed since biblical times ! Remember the “ Ten Plagues of Egypt “ ? ( Exodus 7:14 - Exodus 11:10 ). However, the first plague began in “Genesis 12:17 “ ! * It is God who causes PLAGUES 👍 ! ( Revelation 16:1 - *9 - * 17)

@SARHistories Жыл бұрын

@@sheilaspeirs1154 yes just visited 👍

@asullivan4047 10 ай бұрын

Don't forget to wear your black death mask!!!😷

@Schizniit Жыл бұрын

Man, the way you told this timeline really drove home to sheer terror of the situation. Even if you had the knowledge of what was happening, it wasn't nearly as easily curable as it is today (we still have a few annual cases of Bubonic Plague today, I know several people who've had it) and that coupled with the fact that even if you knew early on that pests were causing it to soread more rapidly, there would've been very little in the way of stopping it any one person armed with knowledge could do but try and protect themselves.

@kennethpereyda5707 Жыл бұрын

I think it is all over the world at this point, I know it is in near lake Tahoe ( where I go camping there are signs warning of the Bubonic Plague ) on the rodents

@Arcian 4 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, a Black Death documentary I haven't seen yet.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@andreamarshall911 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, fellow documentarian!

@sdemosely 4 жыл бұрын

same! i'm so excited haha

@OrbitalShell 4 жыл бұрын

I'm only here because KZfaq wants me to feel that covid is the same thing. People just arent dying at the numbers I'd find exciting. Not trying to seem edgy or morbid, just that it feels like controlled burning.

@zzz-pu5im 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrbitalShell what a stupid comment

@donbeattie544 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding documentary, I've been reading about the plague for over 40 years. This is the best explanation I have come across. Thank you.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Really happy that you liked it so much!

@angery2002 2 ай бұрын

Amazing documentary. Your narration was very enthralling! Usually there’s a point where I zone out but you effectively captured my attention throughout. Great job and fantastic editing here too!

@hudsonslim3169 2 жыл бұрын

Well-written, lively paced, dramatic use of quotes, and wryly narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!

@CriticalRoleHighlights 3 жыл бұрын

History Channel could learn from KZfaqrs like you instead of wasting millions on a "documentary" just to end with the moronic "conclusion" that aliens did it.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

That always drives me nuts - aliens did it. Sheesh how does this stuff get to be so successful

@tylersouza 3 жыл бұрын

I want to think its because people are just comforming to whats on tv or that they watch it ironically, but I'm afraid that may not be true. I'm just more shocked this shit gets produced in the first place.

@hideousruin 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylersouza A large part isn't ironic. I have actually met Flat Earth ers.

@mikefoehr235 3 жыл бұрын

Man those Aliens are evil. How did they get away with it?

@wilhelmtaylor9863 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx → Actually, aliens DID do it - they are called "undocumented democrats" these days.

@Walangord 3 жыл бұрын

The quality on this is off the roof.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that

@carlostorres8771 3 жыл бұрын

The roof must be on fire

@pepsicola6232 Жыл бұрын

This should be shown in school. I learned more from this video than I have anywhere else. Thankyou for such a thorough video

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

I’ve actually gotten comments from students and teachers alike that have had this in shown in a teaching setting. Happy that you liked it !

@djcraneo13 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew of your channel before. Such a good and well done video. Loved how you go into little details and not just talked about oh it hit England, France, Italy and stayed on them. Very well done 10/10 and earned a new sub. Keep up the good work as I'm going to be binging this channel now hahaha

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Happy that you liked it so much Michael

@Divert486 4 жыл бұрын

I was daunted by the duration of the video but its so well put together, you don't even feel an hour go by.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment! I always worry that the KZfaq community wouldn’t get into the long format videos - they apparently are the ones that seem to do the best. Happy that you liked it

@DIGITAL7Media 4 жыл бұрын

I know. I hit reply before i noticed that ; )

@troynov1965 4 жыл бұрын

I try not to watch videos less than 45 minutes , less than that it seems facts are brushed over ignored or left out .

@Divert486 4 жыл бұрын

@Plutarch No need to be a pretencious asshole. Im just someone who doesnt wanna waste 20mins to then realise a documentary is boring and not well put together.

@nullvid 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx long format will always do better

@thegreenfemalearcher7179 3 жыл бұрын

This was truely an hour well spent, I love learning about History and when it's done this well, then bring on more I say x

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that.

@shirleyhughes1455 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@peterthompson6154 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic piece of work. The writing, narration, soundtrack, graphics, and atmosphere all came together to present a truly professional final product! Subscribed and looking forward to more!!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter - hope you find the rest of the content as good

@maynardskunk7612 2 жыл бұрын

This is a quality documentary! Just found your channel a week ago and I have been listening to it with consistency. Please keep up the great work.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@Densaku 4 жыл бұрын

"Covid-19 is a devastating pandemic" Black Death - "Hold my beer."

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Well said !

@dualityomk9854 4 жыл бұрын

black death musta been a light weight then... dropped its first beer, shat its self into a stupor, and covid never came near the bar

@douglasnaylor5048 4 жыл бұрын

covid is the least deadliest pandemic in history ever. the demorats just want to destroy trump.their behavior is pushing people to trump.

@rwshaw1234 4 жыл бұрын

@@douglasnaylor5048 it's bad enough, and a good rehearsal for a far more lethal future outbreak. And, no, Trump's poll numbers are falling sharply across the board.

@BracaPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

@@rwshaw1234 and Hillary Clinton is gonna win the presedency with 95% certainty.... You mean THOSE POLLS 😂 I definetly agree it's a good dress rehearsal... Something tells me this is gonna be the new norm.. Once Covid 19 dies down they will claim there's a deadlier new version of it and we should be ALL AFRAID OF OUR NEIGHBOR

@St-hj1ux 4 жыл бұрын

Your documentaries are so informative and relaxing, thank you for taking the time to make these beauties.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - glad that you liked them

@C17H21NO4_ 2 жыл бұрын

I agree they are insanely cool…but relaxing? Death. Relaxing?

@St-hj1ux 2 жыл бұрын

@@C17H21NO4_ Yeah, they are dead I can't do anything about it. Relaxing.

@KyaniMosaic_Crone 8 ай бұрын

I've studied the plagues for years. Being from a long line of nurses, Midwives & doctors I've had access to a vast array of sources including online access to the libraries of 3 medical Universities including Johns Hopkins, numerous family discussions & regular family outings to the Mütter Museum in Philly. THIS by far is the most in depth & accurately researched single source on the Black Plague I have come across in all my 50 years. Kudos to you sir. This video alone has earned you a follow from me & multiple shares. I have no doubt we will thoroughly enjoy your attention to detail, no matter the topic.

@FlashPointHx 8 ай бұрын

Happy that you liked my video - especially with your medical background and enthusiasm for the subject. Please take a look at my Plague of Justinian video - think you might like that one as well.

@40kwarlord79 Жыл бұрын

This is so well done that it can easily be replayed over and over again! Excellent work!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@jeremynelson4072 4 жыл бұрын

Lately when I look for something to watch, I reject 95% of the shows or movies that I even sample. But I find a well done documentary is easier and more enjoyable watching. Does that mean I'm old, or a nerd, or both? 😂

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

The older I get, the less I sweat the small stuff. Life is short, so drink the good stuff, pay extra for a bit of convenience, and only watch the best stuff on YT =)

@lindachandler2293 4 жыл бұрын

Me, too, then.

@miriambucholtz9315 4 жыл бұрын

It means that you are discriminating and have good taste. And what's wrong with being either old or a nerd? That's something I'm proud to own.

@judylyons3587 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! So often I cannot find anything on Netflix, but always something cooking on YOU TUBE. This is a fascinating documentary, one of the best I've seen. Now we have Covid 19 there are many comparisons to be made. The KIng of Poland towards the end was the only one who connected cats could kill rats thus killing the fleas. Other countries killed of the dogs and the cats thinking they were carriers. The kindgalso installed quarantine and bricked up suspected carriers in their houses. Severe isolation!!!

@jamesunsworth6865 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, that means you are not “ wired right “ ie you are clearly a loon!!!!!!😀😃😃

@RadebeKids 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of stuff we need from the History Channel

@Ajith.28 2 жыл бұрын

U r simply amazing friend. Simply loved ur narration and the content u have shown. Very informative and valuable. I can literally sense and feel how people around the world and Europe felt after being infected with the virus and knowing their death is imminent and makes me cry when parents abandoned their children upon hearing them infected with the deadly virus. Keep up the good job mate.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

So happy that you liked my video - as a parent myself I find that part of child abandonment particularly dreadful as well

@hofwar Ай бұрын

You just keep getting better and better! Fantastic video!

@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliantly done by the way! Very professional. The narrator has a very pleasing voice which is easy to listen to. Combined with some solid research, this is really an excellent presentation.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Really happy that you liked it!

@williamcattr267 4 жыл бұрын

Unlike our POTUS. Perhaps this narrator can run for the White House in 2020.

@trombone113 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamcattr267 Why? Why must people make everything about hating Trump? Look, I don't care about your politics. Or anyone's really. But like with most people, Reading the comments and getting people's opinions on the video is part of the fun for me. But no matter what the subject, whenever I watch something that interests me, someone ALWAYS says something similar to your post. Trump isn't my favorite person either. But I don't hate him like I do other politicians. However, I don't post things on completely different subjects than politics with my desire to see someone rip Hilary's tits off. Time and place my friend. Time and place.

@williamcattr267 4 жыл бұрын

@@trombone113 if I really need to take the time to explain it to you....then I would say I dont have the patience to "dummy it down" for you. Use your common sense and it won't take time at all for you to figure out a simple answer to an even simpler question.

@irenecentille5156 4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed very well done

@laurenjeangreenbean6301 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been this quick to decide to become a patron. Absolutely 💯 quality. Restored my faith in humanity's ability to kick up something (someone) to engage the mind and preventing the great mortality of brain function.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping out the show and also for your lovely comment on my other video on the Reconquista

@RandyRieger 3 күн бұрын

I think this was the best documentary I’ve seen in the black plague. I’ve always seen others concentrate on just England but this really completed the story in general. Cheers

@Norr42 Жыл бұрын

Nothing especially new to add, i just need to say how great this channel and this doc are. The answer is "very" Very great, thanks for the hard work and the incredible results

@ivanprtoljan5003 4 жыл бұрын

The best documentary that I watched in very long time, and I watch one a day for years.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks

@trevorhill1577 4 жыл бұрын

This is just superb. So wished I'd had this at school in History lessons. Went the Physics route but documentaries like this have ignited a passion for history. Loved the science explanations in particular.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - happy that you liked it. I couldn't imagine living through this and not knowing any of the science behind it.

@davepowell7168 2 жыл бұрын

Charles 2nd was so annoyed his dad's head got chopped he stopped nutmeg import .London had all the cats and dogs killed so there was nothing stopping the rats which were carrying the fleas. Nutmeg was known to be a flea repellant .Charles 2nd then had London burnt.Guess who cancelled the insurance. Let 'em starve in the ashes of their homes and businesses. (Refs available) Black Death Blue blood style!

@davepowell7168 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Who didn't know the science? Obviously not all by everyone. (Do a vid on London)

@666HollyHell 2 жыл бұрын

this is a great documentary. I've watched those in this topic like thousands and none of them was told and showed so well as this one. thank you for your work, I really enjoyed it!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@imherwerdio6852 Жыл бұрын

An uber well-done documentary on this sad but intriguing time period. And I have to say I appreciate your adapting and interpolation from Churchill's speech at 38:18 through 38:26. Great work on this!

@Doctor_Beaky Жыл бұрын

I noticed the speech too, I very liked it

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

I'm really happy you liked my video - that paraphrasing of Churchill actually offended some people - but the vast majority of comments I got were positive like yours. Appreciated

@yullopez1728 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of my all time favorites. Probably the most humbling lesson in History, Nevertheless, humans forget their historical lessons rather quickly.

@faithrada 2 жыл бұрын

thank you,,, yes, my thoughts exactly To quote Peter, Paul & Mary.... WHEN will they ever learn?

@stryder0559 2 жыл бұрын

As the Covid plague is showing us

@jimmyday9536 2 жыл бұрын

With a survival rate of 99.7%, I don't think COVID is quite as deadly as the Black Plague 😆🤠😀

@stryder0559 2 жыл бұрын

Not if you’re unvaccinated

@kensurrency2564 2 жыл бұрын

@@stryder0559 better check the updated death statistics. It’s closer to a yearly respiratory death count.

@robinjohnson8149 4 жыл бұрын

Don't kill cats.

@michaelhayman2549 4 жыл бұрын

...yeah absolutely.

@TheFarout69 4 жыл бұрын

Treat for fleas Mr. Scientist.

@TheFarout69 4 жыл бұрын

It was a previous Pope (Gregory IX) that decided cats were witches or servants of the devil or something and the cat purge happened.

@allisonharranmua8193 4 жыл бұрын

He decided that cats were familiars or basically shape shifting spirits (or regular cats possessed by spirits) who are compelled through the use of baneful magic to do the bidding of a witch (or elderly spinster who happens to know what plants help cure a headache)... many cats and people died because of such views. Also, it was believed the cats and dog's had "bad miasma" on their coats which was very unfortunate as they were typically eating the rats that actually spread the plague.

@carlitobrigante4999 4 жыл бұрын

@@allisonharranmua8193 * (yawns)

@user-cq1tt1mt9d 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this incredible documentary! We all need to be educated about the struggles and triumphs of humanity. This is a fascinating reminder of our past and possibly a glimpse into our future. Thanks so much again!

@Seeker887 9 ай бұрын

What an absolutely fascinating tale! I’m so glad this was made available 👍👍

@HistoryMarche 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely watching this series again! Thanks for the compilation. Loving the new logo design!

@user-gw1qx4bh6d 4 жыл бұрын

HistoryMarche lets go bro❤️ Casablanca Morocco

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

hey thanks! That means a lot to me coming from you

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-gw1qx4bh6d heck ya! Lets do us some Almoravids

@Guineapig-yo6fi 3 жыл бұрын

This doc is great :D

@cocean158 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr..this is my 3rd. It is a lot of real information. And it is refreshing that other continents were included. Great doc!!

@Harry-rk8tl 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your narration of this very important time in European history. It was very comprehensive and extremely informative. Thank you. As we face the Covid19 pandemic, with all the benefits of modern medicine, it is is difficult to imagine how terrifying the Black Death must have been , when people had no real understanding of health, infectious processes, or why the devastation of the plague was affecting them.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree - this must have been frightening beyond comprehension.

@sidebite2533 2 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder if human evolution was real. It's crazy how uneducated the Doctors were yet they were held high on the social scale of wits.

@kevinkchao8 2 жыл бұрын

@@sidebite2533 You kind of answered your own question.

@INatalkaI Жыл бұрын

To be fair, though, the people back then didn't have mass media stoking fear 24/7. You remember the beginning of COVID when they made it seem like we were all going to die and that it had an incredibly high mortality rate? I agree though, we do have huge advantages now in general.

@christophergraves5687 Ай бұрын

Great work! Thank you so much for your efforts

@earllutz2663 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the documentary. It was a very interesting and informative video.

@diamondtran8331 4 жыл бұрын

This documentary is even more compulsive (than my favorite "Reconquista" series) for viewers to follow till its end. I had to pause many times in order to "digest" what was heard because the materials used were very condensed, yet very smartly organised. Thanks for posting. I'm ready to knock down a few least used subscriptions to make room for this valuable one.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Reallly appreciate this comment. It takes me a while to do the research, but writing it into a format that gives a flowing narrative is never easy. Happy that you appreciated it!

@tinyGrim1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right totally, very good but condensed is true, but so cool to learn the many ways things come to be with more info, we, or I at least am so used to slower moving just to the worst if it all docos. This is awesome and like a lesson and more learning, which I like, but yes, need a few breaks. Well worth it .

@paulscottfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive indeed. A tour de force. Graphics, narration and general imagery absolutely superb. Thank you so much, creator.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm happy that you liked my video!

@ClipsByMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done documentary; thank you for posting it. I just subscribed, too.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@FlockofAngels 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of info here and very well articulated.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@elhombredeoro955 4 жыл бұрын

5:30 so far so fine. Subscribed. Will make further remark after watching it whole. Loved how you paraphrased Churchill. I love how you used the observations and remarks. Easily on of the best documentaries on the Black Death.

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - that Churchill quote fit in nicely

@lunarash5755 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, I love learning about history and you explain it very well

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Love to hear people get something meaningful from my videos!

@bexlenton8939 8 ай бұрын

Well done, this was fantastic! Great graphics/visuals, very engaging, interesting and informative, really professionally done. If this is a one man effort then I take my hat off to you 👏👏👏

@FlashPointHx 8 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@lukezerefos8086 3 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to watch a documentary that doesn't include lots of hyperbole. This is what the history channel could have been if viewers wanted to learn about history rather than watch their history in the form of a reality show.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that ! Yeah Hx channel is a shadow of what it was

@lorinncoburn7174 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Seems like producers and directors have played into the myth that our country is “dumbing down”. I have to search for decent history documentaries. The History Channel needs new leadership. .

@aurorafrausto 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down one of the best put together and informative documentaries I’ve ever come across. The soundtrack!!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!

@jacquelinedeigan776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Documentary..it kept me company while I was at work..and was very interesting to listen to.

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Jacqueline !

@jeanlind7540 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago I used to live in an area in London called Blackheath. I later found that this ‘Green’ as so called was named as mass burial site for plague victims, dipping down intensely when plague victims had come to an end. I understand that there were high born victims buried in St Paul’s Cathedral fairly recently, their answer was to let things be as we still don’t have answer for Bubonic Plague.

@diptiprokashsarkar5744 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, good , clear articulation with research. Love that voice ! All the very best for future compilations.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂 Next one is in the works now =)

@mboyer68 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe they left out the mini ice age that was happening during that time and some years even had complete crop failure. It was cold, food was scarce, setting the perfect table for a pandemic to dine.

@tardwrangler Жыл бұрын

With the death rates in these cities I try to picture all my neighbors losing half their families. Really puts things into perspective

@BrandonWatson-sk3yq 10 ай бұрын

What a spectacular video great job!

@utubecomandante 3 жыл бұрын

This was excellent! I've watched a few documentaries on the plague of the 1350s. This is one of the best. I really like how you traced the spread from Asia to Genoa to England with detailed examples along the way. It's a big topic, hard to condense without losing a feel for what people were experiencing at that time. This documentary was informative, well-written, and concise. Good use of graphics too. Great job! If I were to point anyone to a quick primer on the bubonic plague this is where I would point them. You've inspired me to want to do more research.

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome comment - thank you so much for this. I'm glad I've inspired you to look deeper into this topic. All the best!

@melvinshelton8448 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, particularly with the comment, made by several commenters, that this show is far superior to others recently on the History Channel. These latter programs frequently have been laced with "reality programming", which has little to nothing to do with reality, "scientific programs" built around pseudoscientific superstitions, and cheap, flimsy, filler material, intended mostly to briefly separate the commercials from each other. This program, thakks be to whatever

@melvinshelton8448 2 жыл бұрын

gods may have been listening, was not another example of that. Brains and class have returned to this channel, and I think your audience hopes it is for a long-term residence this time. Again, thank you for this excellent program.

@scottinnh88 2 жыл бұрын

Yep most pandemics seem to stem from Asia I wonder why? Is it just over crowded?

@leonardmoriarity7066 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottinnh88 here we go again

@Neppy22 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you youtube for the recommendation. This was fantastic and detailed without being overbearing, I loved it!

@FlashPointHx 4 жыл бұрын

really happy that you liked it!

@donkeykong7777 Жыл бұрын

It’s rather late but thank you, that’s the best documentary on the subject I’ve seen, I’ve learned loads, well done!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm really happy you liked my video!

@Boro_Scorned Жыл бұрын

Amazing job on this documentary! I’ve read The Great Mortality, and love how much it was referenced! Loved the art and maps for reference as well!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah I enjoyed reading that book a lot

@ginnylover69 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Reading John Kelly's book at the moment. The podcast "This Podcast Will Kill You" does an excellent job of covering this plague and other diseases from history and now.

@t.and.mblissful9657 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching this... SUPERB. Your narration and tongue-and-cheek humour fit very well. The animations, I thought pulled EVERYTHING together and compensated for the lack of footage/recreation type video. I have just before this watched another Black Plague documentary that was more 'recreationist' in nature and forcused on Britian's experience. Again, REALLY ENJOYED it and will now search through your library for other enteries that piques my interest. Thanks for the efforts. TAB

@FlashPointHx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'm happy that you enjoyed the video. Hopefully my sense of humor came across with the right type of satire that was needed.

@karinrapsch4205 Жыл бұрын

An excellent documentary! Very detailed and informative! I learned quite a lot from it! Very interesting!

@FlashPointHx Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@DhananjayLagwankar 2 жыл бұрын

A great work. Thank you for doing it. It has given a different insight on the plague. Keep up the good work.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@thinker9115 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. This is a valuable documentary and remarkably well put together. Editing visuals and voiceover is a careful skill and then there are the design elements of the work not to mention the research and writing. It must be similar to performance where you perform well below the limit of your skills to ensure everything goes to plan. It's certainly a tragic piece of history but is such a human story and the retelling is so clearly presented, creating a valuable and knowledgeable work of history. I am thankful for the light at the end of the documentary, much needed after the darkness! Many thanks for the history lesson!

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - this is a one man show so appreciate it. Not sure what you mean by performing 'below the limit of my skills' however.

@TefiTheWaterGipsy 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, are a true master! This is better done and more professional than some of the plague documentaries I've seen on TV over the years. Every minute was riveting and the quotes were not the usual ones that get trotted out, the illustrations were perfect and maps and paintings beautiful. I love your channel and honestly don't know how you do it, must take forever. It's worth it though, it's brilliant.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really lovely comment. Thank you so much for that.

@TefiTheWaterGipsy 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx you're very welcome, I can't wait to see more, I'm a newbie to your channel and honestly, I get really stuck trying to decide what to watch first. I was honestly staggered at the quality. The detail you go into requires extensive research. I like to give credit where it's due and reasons for my opinion. Your work really is first rate. Thank you, I really needed your channel.

@FlashPointHx 2 жыл бұрын

@@TefiTheWaterGipsy Well again, thanks for the comments - let me know what you think as you go along

@TefiTheWaterGipsy 2 жыл бұрын

@Jeffrey Nolan thank you for saying so, I just love the work and detail of the work, it's so fascinating.