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The Black Death

Season 1 Episode 3 | 53m 18s

How did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest science and explores how the vast death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.

Aired: 09/24/22 | Expires: 10/23/22
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