A closer look
In medieval Europe, bread was as common as Wi-Fi is today—it was everywhere, fueling workers, nobles, and peasants alike. But here’s the twist: sometimes that daily loaf came laced with silent danger. Grain infested with ergot fungus could turn into a toxic brew of hallucinations, convulsions, and even death once baked. Yet bakeries couldn't just stop; bread was the backbone of survival for entire towns. Imagine lining up for your breakfast bread, knowing it might be both your nourishment and your downfall—it shows how much people risked just for the most ordinary meal.
