For days, the people of this once-vibrant city have endured a repulsive stench that permeates every corner. Buildings reek, and the air is so thick with the sickening odor that even the bravest soul can't resist it for long. The source of this foulness remains a mystery, adding to the fear that grips the population. Every attempt to identify the cu
Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death
In the grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, during the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling specter emerged from the: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, bizarre coat of greased cloth and a distinctive mask constructed from leather, it was a symbol of both fear and temporary hope. These masks, regularly featuring eyes, were thought to filte