About a Great Mortality in Bern 1439 (IMAGE) European Geosciences Union Caption One of the historical documents analysed by the team was a Bernese chronicle which contains the record 'Von einem grossen Sterbot zu Bernn' 1439 (About a great mortality in Bern 1439), Diebold Schilling, Amtliche Berner Chronik (1478-1483), vol. 2, Bern, Burgerbibliothek, Mss.h.h.I.2, p. 6. Credit Bern Burgerbibliothek, www.e-codices.unifr.ch Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.