Antonine Plague Cyprian Plague
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100
200
Justinian Plague
300
500
Hansen’s Disease
600
700
800
ADAPTING & THRIVING:
900
1000
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1200
Bubonic epidemics occurred many times over the centuries. In the 17th through 19th centuries some doctors wore masks with long beaks filled with aromatic items. These helped to mask the smells of sick people, but were also believed to prevent catching the disease from the putrid air.
TG MAGAZINE
SUMMER 2020
1300
“Necessity is the mother of invention,” is a common phrase often attributed to philosopher Plato. Throughout history this has proven true many times. Humanity has often been tasked with overcoming adversity and, in the face of major catastrophic events like war or disease, life changing advancements were made. These inventions improved quality of life, health, and safety for people all over.
BY JOSEPH ROLLINS
16
1250
1350
