Plagues of Egypt

Toxocariasis Toxocariasis is an infection caused by parasitic roundworms. The infection starts in the intestines and can spread to other parts of the body. The infection usually does not cause problems, but it can lead to vision problems, including permanent vision loss, if it spreads to the eyes. Most people with this condition never get sick or have symptoms. CAUSES This condition is caused by roundworms of the Toxacara family. The roundworms are commonly found in the intestines of dogs and…

Traditions From the beginning of recorded history, humanity has proven themselves to be strong. From destroying towns during the stone ages to winning a wrestling match in modern-day. Most importantly, the practice of bullet ant gloves has a negative impact on the community because it leads to health problems. For example, the bullet ant’s poison can paralyze someone’s hand (“The Pain”). Not only does this cause paralysis, children must do it over twenty times to become a man (“The Pain”).…

“The thing worse than rebellion is the thing that causes rebellion,” stated Frederick Douglas, a former slave and abolitionist. European peasants of the middle ages also knew first-had the suffering that leads to rebellion. Peasants rebelled against nobles, kings, and even the clergy, in order to reform and reorder society. The oppression of feudalism was widespread. As the valley between the rich and the poor began to expand, peasants revolted. Merriam-Webster defines a revolt as: “acting in a…

the most significant part of thewar was dominated by trench warfare during 1916 and 1917, the middle part of the war. they were dug deep into the ground in a zigzag pattern to protect soldiers from advancing enemies. the various tools were used from the dug in positions were machine guns and artillery. Although, they weren’t completely safe in these conditions: • Constantly threatened by shellfire, snipers, and chemical attacks, soldiers died by the millions in these horrid conditions. two main…

Perhaps the most obvious ecological change in the Americas after the arrival of the Europeans was the introduction of a series of diseases that practically wiped out the American Indians by the thousands. Disease was undeniably the most powerful weapon wielded by European conquerors. Because they were American Indians were isolated from the rest of human civilization, “the fatal diseases diseases of the Old World killed more effectively in the New, and the comparatively benign diseases of the…

When Rats Attack Have you ever had a colony of strong-minded, intelligent rats invade your home? Well, if that has happened to you or your family you would know the unspeakable horrors of a rodent infestation. An innumerable amount of communities around the world constantly suffer from these vicious varmit, and for many various reasons. Some rats only want to escape the harsh, winter weather, others are driven by the instinct to seek out a dry habitat, but either way the rats are, to some extent…

and deadly disease swept across Europe, parts of China and the Middle East during the medieval times. Also known as the Bubonic Plague, the Black Death was a tragic and confusing sickness for those living in the infested areas. It was so tragic, that a new era had begun after the last phase of the disease, and was the reason of evolution. The effects of the Bubonic Plague led to a new era due to the fact of population decline, economical issues and finding a new meaning to life. The sudden…

The Bubonic plague was a horrific time in history. The Plague took Europe by storm. It started December 31st, 1347(Source: Plague Map). People were dying all throughout Europe. Just about 23 million died between the years 1345 and 1400(Source: http://www.hyw.com/books/history/Black_De.htm) . The physicians at the time died or they would over price just to inspect the ill. People abandoned their families and let the die alone. (Source: Marchione di Coppo). Everyone accusing innocent people for…

this infection called you may ask…. It’s called plague. Plague is a bacteria infection that is found in rodents fleas. There are many different types of rodents that could carry this infection like mice, chipmunks, and squirrels. But the most common carrier of plague is a rat. The rat has many different fleas that carry the bacteria. When a flea land on you (that is infected with plague) and bits you, the bacteria infection gets into your body. Plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia Pestis…

Both the bubonic plague in Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries and the epidemics, such as smallpox, in the Americas caused by the European settlers in the 15th and 16th centuries were major events that had a significant impact on the areas they affected and their future development. Even though they occurred at different times and in different places, they both share some commonalities. One way these two epidemics were similar is in how quickly and easily they spread, one person being able to…