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217. Plague and the decline of the Roman Empire
The Rest Is History
Migration and the Spread of Plague in the Roman Empire
This chapter explores the historical effects of mass migration during the decline of the Roman Empire, focusing on the spread of diseases like the Plague of Cyprian and bubonic plague. It highlights the role of migrating groups and environmental factors, such as black rats and fleas, in exacerbating the spread of epidemics within urban areas.
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