The Origins of the Byzantine Empire [Plague of Justinian 1]

If you've gone through school, chances are you've heard of the Black Death - perhaps the most destructive and infamous pandemic in history. But what most people don't know is the Black Death was actually the second Bubonic Plague pandemic. What many more people don't know is the first plague pandemic was equally devastating. Join me in my 9-part series as we explore the effects of the plague as it ravaged the Mediterranean shortly after the fall of the Roman Empire. Join me as we explore the Plague of Justinian.