The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Athens vs. Sparta

It's unknown what modern language would call this disease. Some believe it could have been Ebola or even Typhoid, but it's impossible to say for certain. Overcrowding as a result of the Spartan and Athens war caused the quick spread. Sparta's army was far more powerful than its competitors, and many Athenians were huddled in small homes together during the battles. 

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