In the 14th century, the bubonic plague swept across Europe, wiping out half the population and leaving its mark as one of the most lethal killers in human history. But for more than 660 years, the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year-old mystery. Unlock the secrets of the fourteenth-century killer disease that caused the Black Death.

In the 14th century, the bubonic plague swept across Europe, wiping out half the population and leaving its mark as one of the most lethal killers in human history. But for more than 660 years, the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year-old mystery. Unlock the secrets of the fourteenth-century killer disease that caused the Black Death.