@CCLLRRKK
I have exam tomorrow but this is more important
@sketchyskies8531
I would be terrified if I saw a man in a crow mask while having a fever
@rikachiu
I can't help but contrast this to our recent pandemic. It's insane how people take what we have today for granted.
@outtomyol5542
My students often want to write on plague doctors for my medieval courses not knowing that they were an early modern phenomena. This is a great resource for setting that timeline straight. Thanks!
@crweewrc1388
THIS is why I love Ted- ed. They always try to answer such interesting questions!
@johnnyle6668
A lot of the stuff that they put in the beak actually made sense. Cinnamon and pepper will cause you to produce more mucus while copper is anti microbial
@Sllee93
I love the finishing touches to honor the brave and noble healthcare professionals, both modern and in ancient times.
@vanniedahilig8096
It’s ironic that in probably 50yrs from now the recent pandemic would be talked about like this. And yet we’ve lived through it. Even experienced it
@Silverwind87
I like how every part of the outfit has a purpose for dealing with the plague, and then there's the dandy little hat.
@mohammedsaquibkhan2592
"Some things never change" is such a beautiful phrase in this case😍😇 Inspiring future physicians.
@elizakimori8720
These masks were used in the Netherlands (+Belgium) too, museums are filled with them
@B3_H0N3ST
Can we just appreciate ted ed for always giving up facts and pieces of knowledge weekly or monthly
@lrvdo
Thanks doctors, scientists, engineers for not giving up.
@the-id9vo
this is would be the most terrifying thing to see while sick
@rooploverence
Nothing like going home after school and watching some TED-Ed
@joshchristopher551
People got scared of that mask at that time because if you see him in that mask, you got a death sentence
@NoSuffix
Interesting! I used to think that those figures were the symbol of death during plagues. Turns out close enough considering < 40% survival rate.
@puncifikator3870
the copper in the beak is actually smart. pure copper metal kills bacteria and viruses so it would theoretically work though obviously it would also pose a health risk to the user
@jessicajayes8326
I remember when beaked masks became fashionable during the pandemic. I made some cute masks but they weren't like that. I was very careful and got vaccinated as soon as I could. When I did get sick, I donned my masks again and didn't make direct contact with anyone for 8 days. Nobody got sick from me!
@Brydav_Massbear