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Astrology, Apocalypse, and Plague

To many, the coming of the bubonic plague signaled the apocalypse. Others pointed to a dangerous alignment of planets and stars. Explore different strands of apocalyptic thought and see how astrology—very much a respected science in the Middle Ages—legitimized these doomsday predictions.

English
  • Originally Aired March 25, 2022
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created January 7, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified January 7, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu