Season 6 | 7. Apocalypse Now
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
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Panic, Scapegoating, and the Tragedy of the Black Death
This chapter explores the panic and chaos during the outbreak of the Black Death in Europe, focusing on the superstitions and scapegoating that arose in response to the plague. It highlights the tragic impact on Jewish communities and details the turmoil in Bordeaux in 1348, culminating in a heartfelt letter from Edward III mourning his lost daughter.
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