CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship
CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Sat Jun 13 2026
Description: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.