The Third Horseman (or, The Great Famine of 1315)

10/05/23 • 82 min

In this chilling episode, we journey back to the dawn of one of the most catastrophic centuries in European history. The year is 1315, and a famine of unprecedented scale grips the continent, marking the beginning of a century of despair. Unrelenting rains lead to failed harvests, and soon, the eerie silence of empty markets is replaced by the desperate cries of the starving. This Great Famine, a grim harbinger of the trials to come, would forever alter the course of history. As we navigate through this bleak period, we’ll also explore its far-reaching impacts, including how it sowed the seeds for stories that resonate even today, such as the haunting tale of Hansel and Gretel. Join us as we uncover the chilling realities and enduring influences of the Great Famine.”
Notes:-
- “The Great Famine: Northern Europe in the Early Fourteenth Century” by William Chester Jordan
- “The Third Horsemen: A Story of Weather, War and the Famine History Forgot” by William Rosen

Insta: @convo_btwe
Twitter: convo_btwe
Facebook: A Conversation Before the World Ends
Tiktok: convo_btwe

10/05/23 • 82 min

A Conversation Before The World Ends - The Third Horseman (or, The Great Famine of 1315)

Transcript

Famine, the third horseman mentioned in Chapter Six of the Book of Revelation, made its dreadful entrance as the first major catastrophe to afflict Europeans at the outset of the fourteenth century. This apocalyptic harbinger seemed relentless in its mission to inflict suffering upon humanity, often leaving its victims feeling utterly powerless. Whether it arrived in the form of chilling, relentless rains or relentless, scorching droughts, famine wreaked havoc by destroying crops and d

Featured in these lists

The best podcasts for Learning about history

Curated by Karim Maarouf

Generate a badge

Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode

Select type & size

Copy