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  1. List of epidemics and pandemics - Wikipedia

    Due to the long time spans, the first plague pandemic (6th century – 8th century) and the second plague pandemic (14th century – early 19th century) are shown by individual outbreaks, such …

  2. 10 Major Epidemics | History, Outbreaks, Causes, & Impacts

    Nov 10, 2025 · Epidemics, unlike the global reach of pandemics, affect specific regions or populations. This list explores 10 major historical epidemics, highlighting their societal effects …

  3. 10 Pandemics Throughout History - WorldAtlas

    Apr 14, 2020 · The coronavirus pandemic isn’t the first to hit the human civilisation. Here are ten pandemics that plagued humans in the past.

  4. Pandemics That Changed History: Timeline

    Feb 27, 2019 · Communicable diseases existed during humankind’s hunter-gatherer days, but the shift to agrarian life 10,000 years ago created communities that made epidemics more …

  5. The worst epidemics and pandemics in history

    Jan 31, 2023 · Discover the deadliest epidemics and pandemics in history — including ones that have wiped out entire civilizations.

  6. The Worst Outbreaks in U.S. History - Healthline

    May 10, 2023 · An epidemic is when an infectious disease spreads to many people within a community or area. Learn about the biggest outbreaks in United States history and how we’ve …

  7. History of infectious disease outbreaks and vaccines timeline

    Find out about the history of vaccines and infectious disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics in this timeline.

  8. History of epidemics and pandemics | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Knowledge of major epidemics and pandemics from the beginning of recorded history provides insight into the beliefs and mind-sets peculiar to times that were unable to combat catastrophic …

  9. What were the death tolls from pandemics in history?

    Dec 7, 2023 · Pandemics have killed millions of people throughout history. How many deaths were caused by different pandemics, and how have researchers estimated their death tolls?

  10. 20 of History’s Most Devastating Plagues and Epidemics

    Here are 20 of history’s most devastating plagues and epidemics: An archaeological site containing bones belonging to a female victim of a plague pandemic dated approximately …