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A Closer Look at an Elusive Ancient Plague

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The same bacterium behind the Black Death that devastated Europe in the 14th century also ripped through the ancient Mediterranean. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . This epidemic was known as Plague of Justinian—it occurred between 541 and 750 A.D., and is one of the earliest known widespread infectious disease outbreaks in the region. Historical texts claim that the disease caused significant damage to cities …

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A Closer Look at an Elusive Ancient Plague

The same bacterium behind the Black Death that devastated Europe in the 14th century also ripped through the ancient Mediterranean. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . This epidemic was known as Plague of Justinian—it occurred between 541 and 750 A.D., and is one of the earliest known widespread infectious disease outbreaks in the region. Historical texts claim that the disease caused significant damage to cities …

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Nautilus broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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