Episode 20 — Venice and the plague – part 4

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Episode 20 — Venice and the plague – part 4

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After the epidemic of 1630, the Venetians had little choice but to keep their guards up and stay alert. Their only defence was prevention. The plague was still be endemic in Europe for another century and a half, and Venice wasn’t immune. A city can only lose 40% of its population, so often.

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• Episode 17 — Venice and the plague – part 1
• Episode 18 — Venice and the plague – part 2
• Episode 19 — Venice and the plague – part 3
• Episode 21 — The Plague Doctor

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