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The Plague That Broke an Empire: What Justinian's Pandemic Can Teach Us

The Plague That Broke an Empire: What Justinian's Pandemic Can Teach Us

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Think modern pandemics are unprecedented? Journey back to the 6th century and witness the Plague of Justinian, a terrifying outbreak that killed millions, halted the ambitions of a great emperor, and dramatically altered the course of history. This is the story of how a tiny bacterium toppled a mighty empire.

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