The Deadliest Disease Outbreaks In History [Infographic]

This inforgraphic, created by Good and Collum Five Media presents the deadliest disease outbreaks in human history. From Small Pox to the Plague of Justinian, these diseases wiped out huge chunks of the population and undoubtedly shaped the way human society has progressed over time. The infographic focuses on pandemics, and includes a great key for you to learn more about these disease and some honorable mentions. Check out the full graphic below.

Massive full size graphic available here.

(via Good)

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Erin Podolak