EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Black Death
from Herodotus Talk · host Nathan Thomas
In this episode of Herodotus Talk, we explore the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in history. Starting with the trade networks of Genoa and the wider Old World, we look at how plague spread, how people in the 1300s tried to explain it, and how fear, religion, and early medical ideas shaped their response. Then, we examine how the Black Death changed society, weakened old institutions, and helped push Europe toward a new era.
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In this episode of Herodotus Talk, we explore the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in history. Starting with the trade networks of Genoa and the wider Old World, we look at how plague spread, how people in the 1300s tried to explain it, and how fear, religion, and early medical ideas shaped their response. Then, we examine how the Black Death changed society, weakened old institutions, and helped push Europe toward a new era.
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