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Sounds,07 May 2026,37 mins,

The Black Death As It Happened

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Contains some strong language.

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Eyewitness accounts of life during the Black Death are surprising. Sure, there's horror. But there's also d*ck jokes, complicated scientific theories, and buttock-obsessed priests. Taking Anthony through it all is Dr Eleanor Janega, from our sister podcast 'Gone Medieval'. Edited by Hannah Feodorov and Anna Brant. Research by Phoebe Joyce. Produced by Freddy Chick.

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