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The Black Death: introduction

The Black Death: introduction

Join us for episode one in our six-part series examining how the Black Death shook the Middle Ages…

Ellie Cawthorne

Published: March 24, 2022 at 3:43 PM

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In the late 1340s, people in cities, towns and villages across the medieval world began to fall ill from a mysterious pestilence. This six part series looks at the how the Black Death shook the Middle Ages, killing millions and transforming societies. Speaking to expert historians, we'll track the spread of this devastating disease, reveal what it was like to live through the pandemic and consider its dramatic, long-lasting impact.

Note: The primary sources quoted in this series are taken from:

The Black Death, translated and edited by Rosemary Horrox (1994)
The Black Death, The Great Mortality of 1348-1350: A Brief History with Documents, John Arberth (2005)

Want to hear more? Browse the rest of the episodes in our podcast series on the Black Death

Authors

Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra