Black Death
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Black Death has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Jan 2026).
The Black Death was a plague pandemic that occurred in Europe from 1346 to 1353. It was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history; as many as 50 million people died, perhaps 50% of Europe's 14th-century population. The disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread by fleas and through the air. One of the most significant events in European history, the Black Death had far-reaching population, economic, and cultural impacts. It was the beginning of the second plague pandemi
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on History Hit |
Who talks about Black Death on podcasts?
Matt Lewis brought up Black Death; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on History Hit.
- Could You Survive Medieval Winter? With Eleanor Janega on History Hit (Jan 2026) — Matt Lewis