"The next drastic move was to put big red crosses on the doors of those infected and lock families inside their homes to perish."
Similar iconography was used to identify victims and carriers in later pandemics and epidemics. This symbolic usage also extended to non-medical loss: in WW2 and later, family members of deceased American soldiers would put the country's flag in their windows to signify their bereavement.
The use of the red cross as a medical signifier retained its potency over the years, and ultimately led to the creation of the international medical association which uses it as its logo and name.
I cannot imagine what it must have been like living in those conditions. The odor must have been unbearable.
They only did something about the sewer system when it started over powering The House of Parliament - says it all really.
For sure! Yes, as soon as it’s in the back garden, naturally.
Sam, I've always been interested in the Plagues. And, this year, in a parallel here in West Texas.
Our town of 6,000 was the highest count of measles for months. Why? Parents not vaccinating children.
I’m not sure if it’s the same here but I think all the problems with the Covid vaccines has put many people of all vaccines.
Our county has a large population of people who have never vaccinated their children.
"The next drastic move was to put big red crosses on the doors of those infected and lock families inside their homes to perish."
Similar iconography was used to identify victims and carriers in later pandemics and epidemics. This symbolic usage also extended to non-medical loss: in WW2 and later, family members of deceased American soldiers would put the country's flag in their windows to signify their bereavement.
The use of the red cross as a medical signifier retained its potency over the years, and ultimately led to the creation of the international medical association which uses it as its logo and name.
Always a brilliant read! Your brought everything vividly to life