In 1894, during an outbreak in Hong Kong, Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French bacteriologist, discovered the bacterium responsible for the Black Death, Yersinia pestis. This discovery was crucial in understanding the disease and developing measures to control future outbreaks.

The Great Plague of Marseille in 1720 was one of the last significant European outbreaks of the Black Death. It began when a ship carrying infected passengers docked in Marseille. Despite quarantine efforts, the plague spread rapidly, killing around 100,000 people in the city and surrounding provinces.

The Great Plague of London in 1665 was the last major outbreak of the Black Death in England. It killed an estimated 100,000 people, about 15% of London's population, within a few months. The outbreak ended with the Great Fire of London in 1666, which destroyed much of the city and helped eradicate the disease.

The third major outbreak of the Black Death occurred in 1374, affecting many parts of Europe once again. This wave was part of a series of recurrences that would continue into the 18th century, each causing significant mortality and societal disruption.

In 1361, a second outbreak of the Black Death occurred, known as the 'Children's Plague' due to its high mortality rate among young people. This resurgence of the disease further devastated the already weakened populations of Europe, though it was less severe than the initial outbreak.

By 1351, the first wave of the Black Death had largely subsided in Europe. The epidemic had killed an estimated 25 million people, about one-third of the continent's population. The aftermath saw significant social, economic, and cultural changes, including labor shortages and shifts in power dynamics.

In 1349, the Black Death reached Scandinavia, arriving in Norway through the port of Bergen. The disease spread quickly throughout the region, affecting Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The Scandinavian population suffered significant losses, with entire communities wiped out.

The Black Death reached England in June 1348, arriving at the port of Melcombe Regis in Dorset. The disease spread rapidly through the country, devastating towns and cities. By the end of 1349, it had claimed the lives of an estimated 30-40% of England's population.

By early 1348, the Black Death had spread to France. It is believed to have entered through the port of Marseille, carried by ships traveling from the Mediterranean. The disease quickly spread through the country, reaching Paris by the summer, causing widespread panic and mortality.

The Black Death, a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague, arrived in Europe in October 1347 when 12 ships from the Black Sea docked at the Sicilian port of Messina. Most of the sailors aboard the ships were dead, and those still alive were gravely ill and covered in black boils that oozed blood and pus.