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The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees

Name: The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees
Uploaded: 2024-08-27T10:22:40.411Z
Duration: 39 min 57 s
Description: xxIn 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.

Colin Elliott explores the mysterious history of the Antonine Plague and its impact on the fall of the Roman empire

Published: September 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM

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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.