The Plague Doctor’s eerie beak mask was designed to protect against “evil” smells thought to cause disease. But the truth behind this creepy costume will shock you! Discover the medically obsolete ...

It’s the beak that lends the attire of the medieval plague doctor its surreal quality, but it wasn’t there just to scare The Corning Museum of Glass The Incredible Flying Car of the 1950s Need a New ...

Putting on a mask to protect oneself and others against disease is nothing new, nor is resistance to mask-wearing, but mask designs have changed considerably from their first iterations. A 1619 ...

Dr. Wu Lien-Teh helped change the course of a plague epidemic in the early 20th century and promoted the use of masks as a public health tool. Wu Lien-Teh.Credit...Library of Congress Supported by By ...