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The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees
History Extra podcast
The Antonine Plague: Decline and Impact
This chapter explores the decline of the Antonine Plague and its uncertain legacy within the Roman Empire. It examines theories of natural immunity, sociopolitical factors, and the plague's role as a catalyst for existing issues, suggesting that the empire's vulnerabilities would have led to a crisis irrespective of the plague's presence.
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