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Climate, Disease, and the Fall of Rome with Kyle Harper

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The Impact of Plagues on the Decline of the Roman Empire

Exploration of how disease outbreaks, such as the Antonine Plague, the plague of Cyprian, and the Justinianic Plague, played a significant role in the decline of the Roman Empire by disrupting trade, urbanization, and societal structures. Genetic evidence and historical sources are used to trace the spread of these plagues from Central Asia to the Mediterranean region, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate, disease, and historical events in shaping the fate of Rome.

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