31: Interview: Historian Kyle Harper on Disease, Climate and the Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of Rome Podcast
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The Impact of Bubonic Plague Outbreaks on the Population and Society
Exploring the connection between the end of the Roman Empire and the recurring outbreaks of bubonic plague, and the slow recovery of population after these epidemics. The chapter also sheds light on the challenges faced by ancient societies, such as unhealthy environments and low life expectancy.
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