Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this first episode, we dive into the terrifying reality of the Black Death—the deadliest pandemic in human history. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the Bubonic Plague might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact.

About This Episode

The year is 1348. The news is grim. Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about a swift, terrifying disease sweeping the continent. This is Episode 1: The Black Death. We kick off our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the plague as it grips Europe. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report."

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