Historical Events tagged with "disease"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Kitasato Shibasaburō Identifies Plague Agent
Kitasato Shibasaburō discovered the bacillus responsible for bubonic plague, known as Yersinia pestis, during an outbreak in Hong Kong. His findings were pivotal in understanding plague transmission and paved the way for later studies on infectious diseases. Upon isolating the bacterium, he published his results in The Lancet, sharing crucial knowledge with the scientific community and contributing to public health responses to the devastating disease.
Continue ReadingColonel Poulsen Injured by Early Mail Bomb
Bolle Willum Luxdorph documented a significant incident involving a mail bomb that injured Colonel Poulsen at Børglum Abbey. The explosion, considered possibly the world's first of its kind, raised concerns about the safety of postal services and the potential for targeted attacks in the era. The involvement of Luxdorph, a noted figure, showcased the impact of the incident in Danish society and governance.
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