The Black Death: A Global Apocalypse?
Podcast: Gone Medieval (LS 64 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)
Episode: The Black Death: A Global Apocalypse?
Pub date: 2026-06-05
Get Podcast Transcript →
powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization
A plague of terrifying speed, mysterious symptoms and global reach, the Black Death transformed more than Europe alone.
Matt Lewis is joined by Thomas Asbridge to chart the medieval spread, from Caffa’s siege lines to Cairo’s crowded streets, from brutal medical experiments to self-flagellating penitents and a medieval world shaken to its core.
MORE
How To Survive Plague…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.