Plot twist: the Black Death might not have started with rats and fleas after all. New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption cooled Europe’s climate, wrecked harvests, and forced cities to import grain from plague-ridden regions—basically setting the stage for the pandemic. Scientists pieced this together from tree rings, ancient weather reports, and trade records. So, next time you think pandemics are just about germs, remember: sometimes it’s also about ash clouds and bad luck! #Science #HistoryMystery #BlackDeath