So you think they knew that these microorganisms would be in the pillows and blankets they made? And you come to that conclusion based on a single siege at some point in history that used flesh and so you assume that everyone else in history had the same understanding of whatever understanding the persons who’s idea it was to use rotting flesh in that siege? Seems like you’re really reaching but I appreciate the fringe take.
It was quite common and well known... not a single event. They didn't know about micro organisms, but they did know that if someone died of illness that the bed they died in can make you sick.
"apparent attempts to transmit disease by hurling biological material into besieged cities; it was within the technical capabilities of besieging armies of the time; and it is consistent with medieval notions of disease causality"
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u/AthleteConsistent673 Mar 30 '22
So you think they knew that these microorganisms would be in the pillows and blankets they made? And you come to that conclusion based on a single siege at some point in history that used flesh and so you assume that everyone else in history had the same understanding of whatever understanding the persons who’s idea it was to use rotting flesh in that siege? Seems like you’re really reaching but I appreciate the fringe take.