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CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship

CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship

Author: iHeartPodcasts June 13, 2026 Duration: 35:04
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In the 1300s, the Black Death sprang up in central Asia and swept across continents, killing millions. Quarantines became common as various nations sought safety in isolation, and some met with more success than others. Norway may have staved off the plague for years, were it not for a mysterious ghost ship -- listen in to learn more.

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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