The Black Death | Podcast series
Emily Briffett and historian Thomas Asbridge explore one of the most devastating catastrophes in human history – the pandemic that became known as the Black Death
- Emily Briffett
Published: May 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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The Black Death is remembered as one of the most devastating catastrophes in human history – a pandemic that swept across continents and killed millions. But where did it come from? How did it travel so quickly through towns and countryside? And did people at the time understand just how terrifying the illness would be?
In this three-part series , Emily Briffett and historian Thomas Asbridge – author of The Black Death: A Global History, published by Allen Lane – trace the origins and spread of the deadly disease.
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Thomas Asbridge reveals how the plague tore across the medieval world with devastating speed
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Thomas Asbridge reveals how the plague tore across the medieval world with devastating speed
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Thomas Asbridge reveals how the Black Death reshaped the medieval world, transforming societies in ways that would be felt for centuries
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Beyond the podcastThe Black Death
In a three-part HistoryExtra podcast series, Dr Thomas Asbridge explores how the Black Death wreaked havoc in the 14th-century, reshaping trade, culture, and governance. Below, I've picked is some essential reading and listening to deepen your understanding of the plague, from its global origins to cultural echoes
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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)
Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra
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