The Black Hole of Calcutta

During the night on June 20th, 1756, a large number of prisoners were crowded into a single cell at Fort William, Calcutta, and died due to suffocation. This incident was later used to legitimize British rule in India, as well as fight against it. In this episode, we discuss the validity of this story and the context in which it occurred. Become a Patron: bit.ly/morbidpatron Buy Us a Book: bit.ly/morbidwishlist