Spanish Flu

Send us Fan MailThe Great Influenza Epidemic: Misnamed, Deadly, and UnforgettableThis episode of History's a Disaster, hosted by Andrew, explores the Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918, often misnamed as the Spanish Flu. The virus, caused by the H1N1 strain, spread in three waves during and after World War I, resulting in the deadliest pandemic in recorded history. Despite heavy censorship due to wartime, the flu's impact was devastating, affecting soldiers and civilians worldwide and killing nearly 100 million people. The episode dives into the specific spread of the virus, its symptoms, misconceptions about its origins, and the various public responses and consequences of the epidemic.00:00 Introduction to the Spanish Flu02:13 Origins and Early Spread04:45 The First Wave Hits08:13 The Devastating Second Wave16:13 The Third Wave and Aftermath17:32 Conclusion and Lessons LearnedFacebook: historyisadisasterInstagram: historysadisasteremail: [email protected] thank you to Lunarfall Audio for producing and doing all the heavy lifting on audio editing since April 13, 2025, the Murder of Christopher Meyer episode https://lunarfallaudio.com/