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The UnXplained

The UnXplained

2019Returning SeriesNext: Feb 27 9pm ET8 Seasons107 Episodes6.7TMDB
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Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.

Season 2 · Episode 16

The Mystery of Plagues

Aired Apr 2, 2021at 9PM·42m

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Jenner's vaccine was one of the first major breakthroughs in modern medicine and helped to end humanity's superstitious attitude towards disease. But in the future, might we face diseases that are different from the ones we've experienced in the past?

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When did The UnXplained Season 2 Episode 16 air?

The UnXplained Season 2 Episode 16 aired on April 2, 2021 at 9 PM ET.

How long is The UnXplained Season 2 Episode 16?

This episode runs for approximately 42 minutes.

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