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The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

Update: 2024-08-294
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In AD 165, the Roman empire was enjoying a period of seemingly unprecedented prosperity and stability. Then, the Antonine Plague arrived, bringing with it death, chaos, and fear. Speaking with James Osborne, Colin Elliott, author of Pox Romana, dissects the impact of this devastating plague on Roman society, and questions whether it was the cause of the empire's eventual demise.


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The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

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