The scariest mask in history

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The plague repeatedly mowed down medieval Europe, taking the lives of millions of people. The first confirmed epidemic of bubonic plague in history - Justinian's plague, which lasted from 541-750. It killed between a quarter and a half of the human population in the then known world, or about 50 million people.

The plague epidemic continued from the 15th to the 19th century. Over 100 plague epidemics were recorded in Europe during that period. The disease killed an estimated 200 million people during that time.

As always in times of crisis, people turned to the church and doctors. Ironically, the latter increased people's fears, wandering the streets in long black coats and eerie bird-like masks with long beaks.

Although it seems unusual, every part of the mask had a function. The protective suit dates from the 17th century and was allegedly designed by Dr. Charles De Lormea, a physician to several French kings and a favorite physician of the Medici family.

Charles de Lorme, Delorme, d'lorm, or De l'Orme (1584 - 24 June 1678), was a French medical doctor who practiced in several regions across Europe during the 17th century. Charles was the son of Jean Delorme (a professor at Montpellier University), who was the primary doctor to Marie de 'Medici. This ultimately opened doors for Charles' medical career soon after he graduated from the University of Montpellier in 1607 at the age of 23. He first came to Paris after graduation to practice medicine under the watchful eye of his father, until he was ready to practice as a regular doctor on his own. There are no records of his marriages, except that he married for the third time at the age of 78. This wife died within a year.

Charles was the personal physician to several members of the royal family of the House of Medici from 1610 to 1650. He was the main doctor to Louis the Just after his father retired and additionally became the primary physician to the king's brother Gaston, Duke of Orléans starting in 1629.

Charles was the chief physician of three French kings, Henry IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV. He was very reputable in his profession as a doctor. He acquired the friendship of Cardinal Richelieu and Chancellor Pierre Séguier, who granted him a pension.

In order to protect himself from a vicious disease in the treatment of highly contagious plague patients, he designed a costume that consisted of a coat long to the ankles and a mask with a bird's beak, gloves, a hat with a brim and boots. A wooden stick was often used to examine the patient without touching. Everything was usually covered with wax.

The costumes were first used in Paris, but later spread throughout Europe.

The bird's beak was the most important!

The mask had glass openings for the eyes and a rounded beak like a bird's. This was no accident!

The beak was hollow inside and in practice filled with sweet or strong fragrant substances - amber, lemon balm, mint, camphor, clove, opium tincture.

Namely, the unpleasant odor that spread around the patient was also considered a carrier of the plague, and doctors believed that strong perfumes could prevent infection. The plants housed in the beak of the mask acted as a filter that, they believed, purified the air before doctors inhaled it.

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Plague, pestis, bubonic plague, or "black death" is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis transmitted by fleas, from rodents to humans. The disease can also be spread by contact with contaminated fluid or tissue as well as sneezing and coughing from infected people.

So, the plague is not transmitted by air, which the doctors at the time did not know and in fact they could do little to help the sick.

That is why, until the advent of modern antibiotics and the discovery of bacteria, the plague was so deadly.

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Great one

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3 years ago

Yes, I feel like I'm in the Middle Ages.

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4 years ago

Oh, people of old times experience an horrible event such as we experienced now but mask has been longed used

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4 years ago

In other words, masks were used centuries ago, such plague diseases will continue to come, we have to fight them.

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4 years ago

Good one

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4 years ago

Their mask were like for some show. But, there is a lot of space for nouse, you have air for breading. No problem :)

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4 years ago

Venetians dress up as plague doctors to celebrate the city’s carnival. This year, the last two days of the event were canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

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4 years ago

Good one

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4 years ago

That looks scary but look at we now were wearing a mask too! Mum said because of the war they have to wear mask in school. That's part of their childhood.

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4 years ago

what a powerful mask it is scary

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4 years ago

We created this situation.Now nothing is our hand.Just keep safe and keep prayer.

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4 years ago

Very good

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4 years ago

nothing has changed for so many years and today we wear masks.

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nothing has changed for so many years and today we wear masks.

Yes, unfortunately!

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4 years ago

Plaque was terrible.. Due to lack of soil to bury bodies, people put them in rivers of big cities such as Paris.. And this mask is invented for protection purpose... Thank you!

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4 years ago

This is the same happening we wearing masks🤨

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4 years ago

nice article

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4 years ago

Wow!!! Outstanding!! It was the best post of the day. Really It's a powerful informative post.. Keep writing dear. I'm enjoyed by reading your post

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Wow!!! Outstanding!! It was the best post of the day. Really It's a powerful informative post.. Keep writing dear. I'm enjoyed by reading your post

Thanks for the wonderful words.

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4 years ago

Also thanks to you and keep me on your prayer

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4 years ago

Masks have always been interesting to me. It is interesting that they could have had completely different purposes. Nice articl

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4 years ago

Masks have always been interesting to me. It is interesting that they could have had completely different purposes. Nice articl

Yes but today at the time covid 19 are not interesting.

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4 years ago

Masks are salvation-salvation for all of us.

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4 years ago

Good

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4 years ago

thank you!

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4 years ago

People then lived in very poor conditions, especially the poor part of the city population. Poor diet and unhygienic conditions have certainly influenced the development of the disease.

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People then lived in very poor conditions, especially the poor part of the city population. Poor diet and unhygienic conditions have certainly influenced the development of the disease.

We now live in excellent conditions, but the whole world has covid 19.

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4 years ago

the burbonic plegue still exist today, but its cureable if its treated in early stages...

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the burbonic plegue still exist today, but its cureable if its treated in early stages...

He doesn't, I don't want to hear about the plague!

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4 years ago

ok as you wish

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4 years ago

So, the plague is not transmitted by air, which the doctors at the time did not know and in fact they could do little to help the sick.

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So, the plague is not transmitted by air, which the doctors at the time did not know and in fact they could do little to help the sick.

Yes, that's right!

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4 years ago

It was just an interesting mask at the time! The beak should have been as big as possible in order to make a social distance between people :) :) :)

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4 years ago

It was just an interesting mask at the time! The beak should have been as big as possible in order to make a social distance between people :) :) :)

Ha ha ha looked like a stork!

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4 years ago

We will have to deal with disease for as long as we exist. I didn't know medical equipment was that old

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We will have to deal with disease for as long as we exist. I didn't know medical equipment was that old

Yes, very interesting since the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, we will wear it for a long time.

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4 years ago

We have to obey what we have to for our health.

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Masks have always been interesting to me. It is interesting that they could have had completely different purposes. Nice article.

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4 years ago

Thanks for The scariest mask in history dear

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Thanks friend.

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