EPISODE · Feb 12, 2020 · 29 MIN
The Influenza Epidemic of 1918
from OURstory- A podcast on American History · host OURstory Podcast
In 1918 reports began to come out of Spain of a deadly flu that was ravaging the country. This flu, which had its origins elsewhere in the world, would spread globally and go on to kill 50-100 million people in the span of less than 3 years. Join Jonathan and Jay as they discuss the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, also known as the Spanish Flu. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Untold Stories" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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In 1918 reports began to come out of Spain of a deadly flu that was ravaging the country. This flu, which had its origins elsewhere in the world, would spread globally and go on to kill 50-100 million people in the span of less than 3 years. Join Jonathan and Jay as they discuss the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, also known as the Spanish Flu. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Untold Stories" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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