Black Death spread in Europe map, Basque version

What it is

This is a map of Europe showing the spread of the Black Death from 1347 to 1351, with colored zones for each year. Its legend is in Basque, and its title reads "Eskema - Nola hedatu zen Izurri Beltza Europan". The original map was made by Roger Zenner, and user Jaybear enlarged it and edited it for readability. The file is dated 25 April 2023. Because it is a translated edition, it is not an artifact from the 14th century.

Why it matters

The map helps students see the pattern of the pandemic, which moved from Turkey, the Black Sea area and Sicily toward the northwest. Labeled cities such as London, Paris, Prague, Vienna and Athens show where the disease reached. The map is a modern summary built from historical knowledge, so it shows how historians today understand the spread. It does not show the people who lived through it.

Look closer

• Which years are shown by the colored zones, and how do the zones change over time?
• Why might a modern mapmaker choose to show the spread with colors and dots?
• What does the map leave out, such as local details, death tolls, or the people who lived through the outbreak?