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The Great Influenza Epidemic: Misnamed, Deadly, and Unforgettable

This episode of History's a Disaster, hosted by Andrew, explores the Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918, often misnamed as the Spanish Flu. The virus, caused by the H1N1 strain, spread in three waves during and after World War I, resulting in the deadliest pandemic in recorded history. Despite heavy censorship due to wartime, the flu's impact was devastating, affecting soldiers and civilians worldwide and killing nearly 100 million people. The episode dives into the specific spread of the virus, its symptoms, misconceptions about its origins, and the various public responses and consequences of the epidemic.

00:00 Introduction to the Spanish Flu
02:13 Origins and Early Spread
04:45 The First Wave Hits
08:13 The Devastating Second Wave
16:13 The Third Wave and Aftermath
17:32 Conclusion and Lessons Learned

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