A History of Pandemics4 Feb 2021

The Plague of Justinian

The Plague of Justinian was the first documented pandemic in history which arguably brought the downfall of the Byzantine Empire. This outbreak is also the predecessor of the Black Death, as they both share the same causative agent: the plague, also known as yersinia pestis. Join Megan in this episode as she uncovers one of the most infamous outbreaks in antiquity.

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The Columbian Exchange

While the Columbian Exchange is mostly related to the trading of food, animals, and culture between Europe and the Americas, there is also one other thing that was exchanged too - disease. After the ...

1 Mar 202123min

Welcome to A History of Pandemics

Welcome to A History of Pandemics! Beginning on February 1st, join us as we dive into the history behind some of the world's most infamous epidemics and pandemics.

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