Why We Blamed Rats for the Black Death — The Real Story of Plague | History for Sleep

The Black Death is often explained with one simple image: rats bringing plague into medieval cities. But the real plague myth is deeper—and more disturbing. This documentary explores how plague actually spread, why societies needed scapegoats, and how fear reshaped history. From the Great Famine to medieval trade routes, from ritual to persecution, this is the story of how humans turned an invisible catastrophe into a visible villain—and what that reveals about us today. Disclaimer: This documentary is a narrative interpretation based on widely discussed historical scholarship and scientific research on plague ecology and medieval history. Some details remain debated among historians and epidemiologists, and interpretations may vary by source and emerging evidence. #BlackDeath #Plague #MedievalHistory #HistoryDocumentary #DarkHistory #ForgottenHistory #EuropeanHistory #PandemicHistory #YersiniaPestis #HistoryExplained #DocumentaryScript