Gone Medieval
The Black Death: A Global Apocalypse?
Published: 5 June 2026 at 03:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
A plague of terrifying speed, mysterious symptoms and global reach, the Black Death transformed more than Europe alone.
Matt Lewis is joined by Thomas Asbridge to chart the medieval spread, from Caffa’s siege lines to Cairo’s crowded streets, from brutal medical experiments to self-flagellating penitents and a medieval world shaken to its core.
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Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
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