Did a Mysterious Plague End Rome’s Golden Age?

Описание: During the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire faced a terrifying health crisis: the Antonine Plague. Believed to be an early form of smallpox, this mysterious disease spread rapidly through cities, claiming thousands of lives and becoming one of history’s earliest recorded pandemics. Dubbed the “Creeping Death,” the plague moved silently, creating widespread panic, weakening the Roman army, and deeply impacting Roman society and politics. Some historians even speculate it may have been an ancient form of biological warfare introduced by returning soldiers from the East. What makes the Antonine Plague even more haunting is its unknown origin and relentless spread, which spared neither the poor nor the elite, even reaching the emperor’s own family. This deadly outbreak marked a turning point in Roman history, contributing to the empire’s gradual decline. In this video, we explore how a single disease brought fear to the world's most powerful empire, changing its future forever.

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