Vanessa Harding

Join Vanessa Harding, a Professor of London History and expert on the Great Plague of 1665, as she delves into the societal impacts of this devastating epidemic. Discover how residents coped with fear and tragedy, while wealth disparities influenced survival strategies. Harding shares insights from Samuel Pepys' diary, revealing governmental responses and individual resilience. The conversation draws intriguing parallels to today's health crises, emphasizing the lessons learned from the past and the ongoing complexities of human behavior in the face of disease.