The 1918 Spanish Flu—A Conspiracy of Silence | Part 1 of 3

The 1918 Flu killed more people than both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War combined—so why don't we talk about it more? This deadly disease took nearly 700,000 American lives and an estimated 50 million total. Break out your map and track this viral spread from Kansas to Europe and back. Watch part two of this series here:    • The 1918 Spanish Flu—The Philadelphia Stor...   This video is episode 11 from the series Mysteries of the Microscopic World, presented by Bruce Fleury. Learn more about the 1918 Flu at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/youtube. ------------------------------------------- Welcome to The Great Courses on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a diverse sampling of educational videos from our extensive library of courses, all taught by some of the world’s greatest professors and subject matter experts. If you are enjoying these videos, you can discover more amazing Great Courses content with ad-free, unlimited streaming of thousands of lectures on subjects ranging from history, science, art, philosophy, and literature to professional development, health and wellness, world travel, hobbies, and so much more with The Great Courses streaming services. With four services to choose from, there’s a Great Courses membership that’s right for you. Discover your perfect fit at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/youtube.