Christos Lynteris

In this engaging conversation, Christos Lynteris, a Professor of Medical Anthropology at the University of St Andrews, delves into the fascinating world of epidemic photography during the bubonic plague pandemic. He discusses how this visual culture redefined our understanding of 'pandemic' and its societal implications. Lynteris reveals the entanglement of colonial politics and photographic narratives, illustrating how images framed public health crises as global threats. The episode also explores the evolution of quarantine practices and the interplay between societal anxieties and epidemiology.