Скачать или смотреть The Antonine Plague (165–180): The Pandemic That Weakened the Roman Empire

The Antonine Plague was one of the deadliest pandemics of the ancient world. Between 165 and 180 AD, this devastating disease spread across the Roman Empire, killing millions and striking at the heart of Roman military, economic, and political power.

In this episode, we explore where the Antonine Plague originated, how returning Roman soldiers helped spread it across the empire, the symptoms described by ancient physicians such as Galen, and how the pandemic weakened Rome during a critical period in its history.

This is Episode 3 on History Is Not Done With Us, a channel dedicated to uncovering the plagues and pandemics that reshaped human civilization.

📌 Topics covered in this video:

Origins of the Antonine Plague

How it spread across the Roman Empire

Symptoms and mortality rates

Impact on Roman society and the military

Why this plague changed history

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