The plague that brought the Roman empire to its knees
Colin Elliott explores the mysterious history of the Antonine Plague and its impact on the fall of the Roman empire

Published: September 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM
In AD 165, the Roman empire was enjoying a period of seemingly unprecedented prosperity and stability. Then, the Antonine Plague arrived, bringing with it death, chaos, and fear. Speaking with James Osborne, Colin Elliott, author of Pox Romana, dissects the impact of this devastating plague on Roman society, and questions whether it was the cause of the empire's eventual demise.
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