Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Aguerotic Flux
Sep 29, 2022
Conan chats with historian Joris about the infamous Black Death, revealing how it shaped history and the spread of misinformation. They dive into quirky historical remedies, including the hilarious Vicar Method involving a live chicken. The conversation shifts to nostalgic 90s pop culture, featuring a fun discussion on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Their playful banter shines through as they share personal anecdotes and reflect on the joys of their creative connection.
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Black Death Dissertation
- Joris, a historian, shared his dissertation topic, the Black Death.
- This medieval pandemic wiped out approximately 60% of Europe's population, a scale far greater than modern pandemics.
Black Death Remedies
- People during the Black Death had wild ideas for cures, like using gunpowder explosions to scare away the disease.
- They also used methods like constant fires, similar to modern-day social distancing and quarantines.
The Vicar Method
- One interesting Black Death remedy was the "Vicar Method."
- This involved tying a live chicken to a bubo (a plague swelling) and waiting for the chicken to die, supposedly taking the disease with it.