web02.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:14:42 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/pandemic Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… en-gb episodic Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management! RRC International Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… no RRC International marketing@rrc.co.uk https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep16 7693c492-cdde-485c-b3cb-040f023ffcaa Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 RRC International full 1 RRC International In this episode, we'll discover how the Black Death spread across Europe, and how its devastating legacy shaped the foundations of modern public health today. 19:01 no The Black Death, one of the most fatal pandemics in human history, arrived in Europe in 1347 and spread across the continent at terrifying speed, leaving a trail of fear, chaos and unimaginable loss in its wake. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 million people died, leaving entire communities depopulated, trade routes collapsed and labour shortages, leading to social and economic upheaval. In this episode, we will discover the crucial factors such as overcrowding and poor sanitation that allowed the disease to spread so rapidly. We will examine the profound impact it had on society, and how it informs our modern approach to public safety today. RRC, health and safety, safety, safety laws, IOSH, NEBOSH, OSHA, The Black Death, the plague, pandemic, transmission, health, public safety, disease, outbreak, spread, COVID-19, bubonic plague, sanitation, sewers, rats, quarantine, church, middle ages, Medieval Europe, Europe, buboes, the peasants' revolt, outbreak, public safety, ships, Venice, ports The Black Death, one of the most fatal pandemics in human history, arrived in Europe in 1347 and spread across the continent at terrifying speed, leaving a trail of fear, chaos and unimaginable loss in its wake. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 million people died, leaving entire communities depopulated, trade routes collapsed and labour shortages, leading to social and economic upheaval.
In this episode, we will discover the crucial factors such as overcrowding and poor sanitation that allowed the disease to spread so rapidly. We will examine the profound impact it had on society, and how it informs our modern approach to public safety today.

]]> The Black Death, one of the most fatal pandemics in human history, arrived in Europe in 1347 and spread across the continent at terrifying speed, leaving a trail of fear, chaos and unimaginable loss in its wake. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 million people died, leaving entire communities depopulated, trade routes collapsed and labour shortages, leading to social and economic upheaval.
In this episode, we will discover the crucial factors such as overcrowding and poor sanitation that allowed the disease to spread so rapidly. We will examine the profound impact it had on society, and how it informs our modern approach to public safety today.

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