EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1 MIN
#23: Quarantine — Venice Invented 40-Day Isolation for the Plague
from The Why of Words
Explore the surprising origins of 'quarantine,' a word that became unexpectedly powerful overnight. Most people assume it relates to the number four, but the real story starts in Venice and reveals a fascinating linguistic history.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com
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