Step into a world where death walked the streets, church bells tolled without end, and the living struggled to bury the dead. From the festering sores of the Black Death to the smoke-filled plague pits and desperate rituals of frightened communities, this unflinching presentation explores one of history's darkest chapters.
Discover the gruesome realities of medieval medicine, the terror that shattered kingdoms, and the haunting legacy left in its wake. Through historical accounts, artifacts, and chilling evidence, witness how the plague transformed Europe forever, leaving scars on medicine, faith, society, and the human spirit that can still be traced centuries later.
About Connor:
Connor MacArthur is a historian, craftsman, and lecturer who breathes renewed life into the world of European history. With a storyteller’s touch and a craftsman’s skill, he unveils the brutal, ingenious, and often macabre realities of the past. From the clamor of arrows on the battlefield to the precise, hand-wrought edges of medieval surgical tools, his work bridges the gap between history and experience. Whether exploring the art of war, the grim intricacies of medieval or victorian-era medicine, his lectures offer a vivid and immersive journey into a time both distant and strikingly familiar.
Note:
- Tickets are $7 for the general public, but mug club members are permitted to make reservations at no charge.
- We are an adult establishment. Minors 12 years and older are welcome when accompanied by a 21+ year old adult
- Meadery has a $5 per person purchase minimum
