20 min
The Plague of Athens A History of Pandemics
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- History
The Plague of Athens killed off more than a quarter of the Athenian population and was the single largest loss of life in Ancient Greek history. However, despite its significant impact, the identity of the disease is still a mystery. Join Megan as she walks through the historical context of the plague and attempts to identify the disease.
Music
Kevin Macleod - Ancient Rite
The Plague of Athens killed off more than a quarter of the Athenian population and was the single largest loss of life in Ancient Greek history. However, despite its significant impact, the identity of the disease is still a mystery. Join Megan as she walks through the historical context of the plague and attempts to identify the disease.
Music
Kevin Macleod - Ancient Rite
20 min