The HIV/AIDS Pandemic
In honour of Pride Month in June, join Megan as she discusses the HIV/AIDS pandemic, one that is still ongoing today and disproportionately affects those in the LGBTQ2IA+ community. This episode will ...
6 Jul 202215min
The Spanish Flu
Join Megan as she talks about the Spanish Flu, one of the 20th century's most notorious disease outbreaks. Please note that A History of Pandemics will be taking a brief hiatus; expect episodes to r...
30 Apr 20227min
The Black Death
In this episode of A History of Pandemics, Megan revisits one of the most infamous epidemics of bubonic plague in history - The Black Death. Brought to Europe by Genoese sailors travelling within the ...
15 Feb 202216min
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 2
Join Megan in Part 2 of the COVID-19 series where she interviews her Strings teacher, Ms. Ruth Anderson, about how COVID-19 has affected teachers and musicians. Lord Byng Strings Website: https://lor...
14 Jun 202140min
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 1
Join Megan and her two special guests (aka her friends), Darren and Vanessa, as they discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers and students. Vandarly Tutoring is a small business cre...
12 Mai 202156min
The Plague of Athens
The Plague of Athens killed off more than a quarter of the Athenian population and was the single largest loss of life in Ancient Greek history. However, despite its significant impact, the identity ...
1 Mai 202120min
The Cholera Pandemics: Part 2
Join Megan as she discusses the last four cholera pandemics in this two-part series on cholera. In this episode, we examine the last four major cholera outbreaks, highlight two scientists who have (u...
1 Apr 202117min
The Cholera Pandemics: Part 1
Cholera is one of the world's most notorious waterborne diseases and is responsible for SEVEN separate pandemics spanning 150 years. Join Megan in part one of a two-part series where we dissect each ...
16 Mar 202122min
