A Deadly Outbreak of Plague Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death

Researchers excavate a burial site in Europe, uncovering ancient human remains that contain DNA evidence of the plague, highlighting a significant outbreak nearly 5,000 years before the Black Death.

This finding, reported in October 2023, indicates that the disease may have impacted societies during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age. The presence of the plague in this era challenges long-held beliefs about the timeline of infectious diseases and their effects on human history, particularly in relation to population movements and societal changes. Experts … Read more