The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

War Against Parthia

Researchers suspect that the wounded soldiers returning to the Empire after a war against Parthia were the first carriers of the disease. Because of the epidemic, The Roman Peace (27 B.C.- A.D. 180) ended the Empire's reign of power over other worldwide forces. Christianity increased in popularity after the plague, but so did barbarianism, causing the empire powers to strain. 

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