SWEATING SICKNESS: DEADLY TUDOR PLAGUE | AFTER DARK

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the chilling mystery of the Sweating Sickness, a terrifying plague that gripped Tudor England. Hosted by Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, the episode unravels the historical puzzle of this deadly disease. It probes the potential impact on prominent figures like Anne Boleyn and explores the grim, desperate measures taken by those afflicted and their families, including the unsettling practice of being sewn into bedsheets. The program masterfully blends medical history with compelling storytelling, offering a fascinating, albeit grim, glimpse into the vulnerabilities of the past.