This is History: A Dynasty to Die For Season 6 | 7. Apocalypse Now
Jan 14, 2025
An epic tale unfolds as English sailors ignore dire warnings of a looming plague while escorting a princess to forge a royal alliance. The cataclysmic arrival of the Black Death in 1347 brings unimaginable chaos as it wreaks havoc across Europe, impacting all social classes, including the royals. Panic ensues, leading to scapegoating and tragedy, particularly affecting Jewish communities. Amidst the haunting rituals of flagellants and staggering loss of life, the government struggles to maintain order in a devastated society.
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Arrival in Bordeaux
- English soldiers arrive in Bordeaux to escort Princess Joan to marry Pedro of Castile.
- They find the city strangely deserted, but proceed despite warnings of a plague.
The Black Death's Impact
- The Black Death, spread by rats and fleas, is a highly lethal pandemic.
- It devastated Europe, with a mortality rate far exceeding modern pandemics like COVID-19.
Black Death vs. COVID-19
- The Black Death had a mortality rate of 40-70%, significantly higher than COVID-19's 1%.
- Symptoms included fever, black boils, and rapid death.