
Day in the life of a Black Death Rat
From After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Published 10/16/2025

From After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Published 10/16/2025
What did Medieval people think about rats? Did they have any idea that they were the cause of the Black Death? How did they use charms and poisons to try to get rid of them? Today we explore the world of the Black Death Rat with Kathleen Walker-Meikle, historian of Medieval pets and animals whose…