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This episode of the Spooktacular is about The Sweating Sickness! This mysterious and deadly disease swept through England and Europe in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Beginning in 1485, this contagious illness caused sudden onset symptoms, and would often lead to death within hours.

This episode explores the chaotic historical context of outbreaks of The Sweating Sickness, including its impact on society and the theories surrounding its unknown cause. Drawing on accounts from people who were living through it, this episode also discusses the fear and superstition that gripped the population during these epidemics. The Sweating Sickness remains a frightening mystery in medical history, which is why it’s a great subject for the Spooktacular!

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