Centuries of Black Death misinformation started with a poem

A recent article highlights how a 14th-century poem has contributed to centuries of misinformation about the Black Death. This misinterpretation of a trickster tale as factual has shaped public understanding of one of history's deadliest pandemics. Understanding the origins of such misinformation is crucial as it sheds light on how narratives can distort historical events and influence contemporary perceptions of disease.