The Plague of Justinian was documented to have originated in Egypt, during the early years of the 6th Century and arrived in the Eastern Roman Capital of Constantinople (Modern day Istanbul, Turkey) in 542 CE. Continue reading
Category: Epidemics
Japan has 119 Epidemics over 400 years
In 552 CE, Japan experienced an epidemic, most likely Smallpox, a very contagious disease. Continue reading