The Plague of Justinian is a term used to describe a significant pandemic that struck the Byzantine Empire during the sixth through seventh centuries AD. The initial outbreak occurred in 542-543 and was named after Emperor Justinian I, who reigned during that period. This first pandemic, also known as the Justinianic Plague, had a devastating impact on the empire, claiming the lives of an estimated … Continue reading Plague of Justinian- What was plague of Justinian?