The UnXplained (2019)

S2E16 The Mystery of Plagues

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that the deadly Coronavirus had escalated into a global pandemic. This episode delves into some of history's most catastrophic plagues and the scientific progress made to fight them, highlighting Edward Jenner's groundbreaking smallpox vaccine developed in the 1790s. Jenner’s work marked a pivotal moment in modern medicine, transforming humanity’s approach to disease from superstition to science. However, as we look ahead, could we encounter new pathogens that challenge us in ways we’ve never seen before?