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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on Jun 21, 2026, 11:15 AM

Title: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Duncan Head on Jun 21, 2026, 11:15 AM
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/17/ancient-dna-evidence-earliest-known-plague-outbreak
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
Never eat an undercooked marmot is the cornerstone of my philosophy
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Nick Harbud on Jun 21, 2026, 03:48 PM
Nothing to do with Andreas's latest affliction then?    ???
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: stevenneate on Jun 21, 2026, 10:42 PM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on Jun 21, 2026, 11:35 AMNever eat an undercooked marmot is the cornerstone of my philosophy

Looks like marmots are off the menu.
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 22, 2026, 05:55 AM
How about small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri?
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Andreas Johansson on Jun 22, 2026, 05:57 AM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on Jun 22, 2026, 05:55 AMHow about small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri?
Well known as vectors for Arcturan Mega-Plague.
Title: Re: Earliest plague outbreak in prehistoric Siberia
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 22, 2026, 07:15 AM
True...