History key words

WORDS:

Bubo	Symptom of the Black Diath - painfulswelling in armpit, groin or neck Terrifying medieval disease caused spread by flea bites (yersinia pestis)
Black Death	Violent de-hydrating disease that killed thousands in Victorian times
Cholera
Conduits	Pipes that carried clean water into towns (over and underground)
Diptheria	Painful choking disease, common in the C18/C19, swelling of throat
Epidemic	Disease spreading rapidly killing millions in a short space of time
Ergotism	Painful medieval disease caused by fungus growing on stored grain
Famine	Chronicfoodshortage causingwidespread starvation (Medieval times)
Gongfermer	Somebody who was employed to empty cess pits in a medieval town
Great Plague	1665 epidemic of what used to be called Black Death which hit London
Immunise	Togive an injection to prevent somebody catching a disease, e.g. MMR
Infirmary	Basic hospital - most monasteries had an infirmary in medieval times
Latrine	Posh word for toilet often used in medieval times - quite rare then
Miasma	Bad air - believed to cause disease to spread - medieval times onward
Midden	A medieval rubbish pit, usually found at the end of the garden
Monastery	Where monks liveda Godlylife - praying, studying & caring for the sick
Privy	Basic outside toilet built over a hole in the ground - a cess pit
Sanitation	Supply of clean water to homes and removal of foul water and sewage
Sewage	Human waste - wee and poo! (amongst other things)
Theory of 4 Humours.	Ancient Greek theory about cause of disease - used in medieval times
Tuberculosis (TB)	Killer disease of the lungs, causing victims to gasp and coughup blood
Typhoid	Disease with red rash, common Victoriantimes, spreadby dirtywater
Urbanisation	Growth of towns and cities in the Industrial Revolution (1750-1900)
Victorian court	Slumhousing for workers (U-shaped) common in many Victorian cities
Welfare State	Tax•payers funding state benefits, e.g. Universal Credit, for those in need
Workshouse	Where the poor, sick & unemployed were put to work in Victorian times

Overview of Historical Diseases

Bubo: Symptom of the Black Death characterized by painful swelling in armpits, groin, or neck, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Black Death: A violent, dehydrating disease that resulted in the deaths of thousands during medieval times.
Cholera: Disease caused by contaminated water leading to severe dehydration.
Diphtheria: A painful choking disease prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, marked by throat swelling.
Epidemic: A rapid spread of disease causing millions of deaths over a short period.
Ergotism: A painful disease from fungus on stored grains, leading to severe health problems.
Famine: A chronic food shortage leading to widespread starvation, especially in medieval times.
Great Plague (1665): An epidemic of the Black Death that struck London.
Immunisation: The process of administering vaccines to prevent diseases.
Sanitation: The management of clean water supply and sewage disposal, crucial for public health.

Historical Diseases Overview:

Bubo: A painful swelling in armpits, groin, or neck, caused by Yersinia pestis, characteristic of the Black Death.
Black Death: A devastating disease leading to thousands of deaths, marked by violent dehydration during medieval times.
Cholera: Disease caused by contaminated water, resulting in severe dehydration.
Diphtheria: Painful throat disease common in the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by swelling.
Epidemic: A rapid spread of diseases, causing millions of deaths soon after onset.
Ergotism: Disease arising from a fungus on stored grains, leading to painful health effects.
Famine: Chronic food shortages causing widespread starvation, particularly in medieval eras.
Great Plague (1665): A resurgence of the Black Death in London.
Immunisation: The administration of vaccines to prevent diseases.
Sanitation: The provision of clean water and sewage management, vital for public health.