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A History of the World in Six Plagues is a timely examination of the role that confinement has played in fostering and hindering epidemics. In a rare blend of rigorous research and truly compelling story-telling, Dr Edna Bonhomme traces the long history of viral outbreaks under conditions of social confinement - the plantation system, colonial camps, imprisonment, quarantine, factories - and reveals how these enclosed spaces fuel epidemics.

It's tempting to think that we live in an unprecedentedly fertile age for conspiracy theories, with seemingly each churn of the news cycle bringing fresh manifestations of large-scale paranoia. But the sad fact is that these narratives of suspicion - and the delusional psychologies that fuel them - have been a constant presence in American life for nearly as long as there's been an America. In this sweeping book, Thomas Milan Konda traces the country's obsession with conspiratorial thought from the early days of the republic to our own anxious moment.

Nichts hat die Grundfesten der globalen Gemeinschaft in den letzten Jahrzehnten soins Wanken gebracht wie die Corona-Pandemie. Staaten straucheln, Branchen kriseln und immer mehr und mehr Unternehmen kommen in existenzielle Schwierigkeiten.

Shakespeare Goes Viral is a podcast inspired by the critically-acclaimed theatre project Bard in the Yard. Learn more about how Shakespeare wrote in plague quarantine and what key Bard themes inspired writer and director Victoria Gartner. Bards all over the UK have been coming to your yards, garden parties, hen dos, pub lunches, care homes, parking lots and outdoor theatres since summer 2020 - and they’re still available for bookings! Our Godmother Dame Helen Mirren "highly recommends" it.Shakespeare Goes Viral is co-produced by Bard in the Yard and La Souris Verte, with support from the ...

The science & history podcast all about PANDEMICS. Series 1: Join the 'disease detectives' Mark Honigsbaum and Hannah Mawdsley as they investigate the most devastating pandemic of all time: the 1918 Spanish influenza. Part scientific detective story, part historical inquiry, 'Going Viral' takes listeners to the scene of the viral crime and in the process recovers the experience of the world's deadliest virus, which is 100 years old. Series 2: The Covid Files: 100 years after the deadly Spanish Flu, Mark and his guests discuss the many faces of the Covid-19 pandemic. What lessons can we learn ...

From the bushfires in Australia to the outbreak of COVID-19 and America’s greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, It Took a Crisis outlines how the events of 2020 underscored the need for a serious assessment of the status quo. Through interviews, research, and storytelling, Jordan Johnson takes a multidisciplinary approach to exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed wide-ranging cracks in our social structures and accelerated a global call to action. Against this backdrop, Johnson asks if we should ever go back to normal. Perhaps normal never quite served us.

"Viral Stories" is a captivating podcast that explores the most intriguing and sensational stories that have taken the internet by storm, each episode delves into the fascinating world of viral content, uncovering the origins, impact, and often unexpected twists behind the stories that captured the attention of millions. From heartwarming tales of human kindness to bizarre internet phenomena, "Viral Stories" offers a unique blend of entertainment, insight, and exploration into the unpredictable nature of online fame. Join us as we unravel the mysteries and uncover the tr Hosted on Acast. See ...

Ouça as histórias de quem foi infectado pelo novo coronavírus – e está vivendo com a doença que abala o mundo em 2020. Este é o Antiviral: a cada episódio, às terças e sextas-feiras, a gente dá voz a quem pegou a covid-19. E parte desse relato para provocar uma discussão sobre saúde pública no Brasil. Uma iniciativa da Purpose Brasil.