The Antonine Pandemic, Epidemics and Roman Pergamon

The worldwide spread of the coronavirus is currently having a major impact on the everyday life of many people. While this is a completely new experience for most of us, pandemics and their consequences were well known to many historical societies.
Learn more about epidemics in ancient #Pergamon on our Transpergmikro-blog:
https://www.dainst.blog/transpergmikro/antonine-pandemic-epidemics-and-roman-pergamon/

Modern statue of Galen in Bergama (Photo: Murat Tozan)