EP10 - The Erfurt Latrine Disaster | Stupiracy Season 1

In this dark and intriguing episode of Stupiracy, Scott and Tim delve into the gruesome details of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184. Discover how a meeting of European nobles turned into a horrific tragedy when the floor of a church collapsed, plunging dozens into a cesspit of human waste. Learn about the historical context, the notable victims, and the changes this disaster prompted in medieval sewage systems. This episode uncovers one of the most morbid yet fascinating events in history.
Key Points:
Introduction to the Erfurt Latrine Disaster.
The political context and the meeting of the nobles.
Detailed account of the disaster and its aftermath.
Notable victims of the tragedy.
The impact on medieval sewage systems and public health reforms.
Resources Mentioned:
Historical records of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster.
Articles on medieval sewage systems.
Research by Pastor Leitzman of Tusenhausen.

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Why does there always have to be a disaster for the people in charge to convince the common people to change their ways

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Oh, because the people in power scare the normies by saying, "If we gotta spend more money on safety, we're gonna cut jobs and raise prices. So the normies vote for Republicans to give the people in power even more power to not improve anything that doesn't negatively effect them. A tale as old as time, my friend.