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Plague Doctor in Transit
Here’s a sight one wouldn’t expect during their daily commute. The haunting silhouette of 17th-century plague doctors is in stark contrast with the modern-day gentleman in orange. His bemused expression says it all; history can sometimes sneak up on you in the most unexpected places.
Physicians of the past genuinely believed these eerie-beaked masks acted as protective barriers against the deadly disease. While Charles de Lorme, physician to many European royals, is credited with this peculiar design, we now know it did little to shield them from the plague. Over time, this iconic look transformed from a symbol of protection to one of dread.