Volcanic Eruptions Set Off a Chain of Events That Brought Black Death to Europe

A recent study suggests that volcanic eruptions triggered a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe, but commenters are skeptical about the causal link, pointing out that other factors like the rise of the Mongols and the collapse of the Byzantine Empire could have facilitated trade and disease transmission anyway. Some argue that the headline oversimplifies complex historical events, while others draw parallels with other hypothetical historical scenarios, like the History Channel's exploration of the 10 plagues of Egypt. As one commenter wryly noted, attributing historical events to a single cause can be a dubious endeavor, sparking a lively debate about the intricate web of factors that shape human history. The discussion is spiced with humorous asides, including a tongue-in-cheek reference to the butterfly effect and a Mothra joke.

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