An homage to Tom Stoppard: Shakespeare and Nicholas Rowe engage in a literary duel to determine who has written the better villain. But when Richard III and Claudius of Denmark appear, it might be the writers at the mercy of the characters!

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this first episode, we dive into the terrifying reality of the Black Death—the deadliest pandemic in human history. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the Bubonic Plague might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact.

About This Episode

The year is 1348. The news is grim. Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about a swift, terrifying disease sweeping the continent. This is Episode 1: The Black Death. We kick off our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the plague as it grips Europe. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report."

🧭 What is Broadcast from the Past? Broadcast from the Past is a historical channel where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 🔗 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Broadcast from the Past 1:10 The Medieval News Report (Mini-Play Begins) 20:50 Historical Discussion & Analysis 37:30 Acknowledgements and Outro

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