An ancient mass grave discovered in the city of Jerash, Jordan, is yielding new insights into the Plague of Justinian — a pandemic that killed millions in the 6th century. Researchers have found bodies and fresh evidence that is helping to reconstruct the devastation wrought by one of history’s deadliest outbreaks. The findings could also deepen our understanding of how pandemics spread and recede, offering lessons still relevant today.
Walter Murrow
May 12, 2026
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