For days, the people of this once-vibrant city have endured a horrible stench that permeates every corner. Homes reek, and the air is so thick with the sickening odor that even the bravest soul can't endure it for long. The source of this foulness remains a mystery, adding to the discomfort that grips the population. Every attempt to pinpoint the c
Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death
In this grim epoch of devastating pestilence, when the Black Death ripped across Europe, a chilling specter emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, bizarre coat of oiled cloth and a unusual mask fashioned from leather, he became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. Their masks, often featuring glass, were thought to