The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Plague of Cyprian

St. Cyprian, who the epidemic is named after, described the epidemic as signaling the end of days. Over 5,000 people died a day in Rome alone from the mystery illness. In 2014, a mass grave burial location for the victims was discovered. Some of the discovered skeletons were well preserved with a thick layer of lime, but all others appeared to have been burned after their death. 

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