Malta 1828: The Plague Doctor Who Defied the Quarantine

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Malta 1828: The Plague Doctor Who Defied the Quarantine

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In 1828, a mysterious disease struck the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk, prompting British authorities to enforce a brutal quarantine. Dr. Agostino Portelli, a local physician, risked everything to treat the sick, clashing with the military governor and the Lazzaretto's strict protocols. This episode explores the tension between public health and human compassion, the role of the plague doctor, and how Malta's experience shaped modern quarantine practices. We meet Portelli, his adversary Colonel Henry Pigot, and the forgotten victims of the quarantine lines. Discover the story of a man who chose to break the rules to save lives, and the cost of his defiance. #Malta #Plague #Quarantine #DrAgostinoPortelli #Marsaxlokk #Lazzaretto #ColonelHenryPigot #19thCentury #BritishMalta #PublicHealth #MedicalHistory #HistoryOfMedicine #Epidemiology #Isolation #Contagion #MalteseHistory #Mediterranean #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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