S7 E2: 100 Seconds to Midnight: Demons and Disease

For hundreds of years before Germ Theory was discovered, people were trying to find an explanation for the plagues and pestilence that followed them. As millions succumbed to the Black Plague, leprosy, rabies, and tuberculosis, there was no rhyme or reason for the death and destruction. They didn’t understand bacteria, viruses or parasites. Even through the 1800s, people thought that disease was caused by the wrath of some vengeful god, or a curse from an evil foe. Not only that, but they believed that the people who contracted these diseases were possessed of some demon. They turned into vampires or werewolves. You can reach me on the website at or you can email me at Jackie@causeofdeath100secs.net . My Link Tree can be found at: Show Notes for Demons and Disease: My undying thanks to all who participated in this episode: DJ from Mythical True Crime (my partner who has to deal with vampires) CJ from Beyond the Rainbow (my fellow scholar who has to deal with the King) Courtney from A Nefarious Nightmare (my mom who convinces me that my husband is a schmuck) Jessica from Diving into Unsolved History (the nurse at my doctor’s office who tries to schedule a “procedure”) My dear friend, Claire, who always bails me out (my friend who is so calm about werewolves) And a special appearance by Chris Chacon of the Voice of Choice (the Pale Rider) Darkcast Network – Promo by Yours Truly Podcast Promos: Wicked Week Diving Into Unsolved History Technically a Conversation Music: Time Off by Damma Beatz Let Me Melt in Your Arms by Nocturnal Spirits You can reach me on: Instagram: @CauseofDeathpod FB: @COD100Secs Twitter: @CauseofDeath10 TikTok: @causeofdeath100secs Please don’t forget to rate and review on any of the platforms found here: You can support Cause of Death here:

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S7 E2: 100 Seconds to Midnight: Demons and Disease is an episode from Cause of Death - 100 Seconds to Midnight by Jackie Moranty.

This episode is 26:38 long.

This episode was published on Oct 28, 2023.

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