YoVDO

Extra History: The 1918 Flu Pandemic

Offered By: Extra Credits via YouTube

Tags

World History Courses Public Health Courses

Course Description

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive six-part video series exploring the devastating 1918 Flu Pandemic. Trace the emergence of the virus, its spread through trench warfare, and the overwhelming impact on global health systems. Examine the desperate measures taken to combat the disease, the role of World War I in its proliferation, and the lasting effects of this often-overlooked historical event. Gain insights into early 20th-century medical practices, public health responses, and the societal changes brought about by one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.

Syllabus

The 1918 Flu Pandemic - Emergence - Extra History - #1.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic - Trench Fever - Extra History - #2.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic - Order More Coffins - Extra History - #3.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic - Fighting the Ghost - Extra History - #4.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic - Leviathan - Extra History - #5.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic - The Forgotten Plague - Extra History - #6.


Taught by

Extra Credits

Related Courses

A History of the World since 1300
Princeton University via Coursera
Global History Lab, Part 2
Princeton University via NovoEd
Modern Korean History: Liberation, War and Nuclear Ambitions
Yonsei University via FutureLearn
Lips and Teeth: Korea and China in Modern Times
Yonsei University via FutureLearn
大航海時代の日本:日欧文化交流の歴史(ヒストリア) (ga029)
Sophia University via gacco