Tag Archives: plague

Bubonic Brissie and Tragic Inspiration

by wthpod February 16, 2019

In our 50th episode Suzie finds a famous disease in an unexpected place and Trevor looks at a terrible tragedy from the past that inspired something great.  What the history? Content warning: Murder (11:57 – 12:40) and suicide (12:59 – 13:11) WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on […]

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The Island of Death and The Island That Left

by wthpod August 14, 2017

In this island hopping episode Suzie visits the island of Poveglia and Trevor can’t visit Sandy Island! WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes.  Also chat with us over on Facebook or Twitter #wthpod. Sources: THE ISLAND OF POVEGLIA Atlas Obscura 2017, ‘Poveglia Plague Island’ http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/poveglia-plague-island Matthews D […]

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