Exploring the Black Plague and the effects on the occult - Lunch Time with Demons

Season one (Ep 5) - In this episode, we journey through the grim centuries of the Black Plague, from its first devastating wave in the 14th century through its lingering shadows into the 17th. Beyond the staggering death toll, we explore how fear, superstition, and desperation reshaped Europe's spiritual landscape. As communities sought meaning in chaos, the occult found new ground—mysticism, folk magic, and heretical beliefs flourished, often as alternative answers when the Church's promises faltered. Yet this same surge in otherworldly interest fueled paranoia, paving the way for persecution. We trace the line from plague-born suspicion to the witch trials that swept across Europe, where accusations became weapons and thousands were condemned in a climate of fear and moral panic. It's a story where disease, belief, and human nature intertwine in darkness.   Abella LinkTree Ryan LinkTree