A list of epidemics widespread disease?

Here are examples of widespread disease epidemics throughout history:

1. Antonine Plague (165-180 AD): Also known as the Plague of Galen, this widespread outbreak decimated the Roman Empire, killing an estimated 5 million people. Caused by smallpox or measles.

2. Justinian Plague (541-750 AD): Originating in the Byzantine Empire, the Justinian Plague is believed to have been bubonic plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It killed an estimated 100 million people.

3. Black Death (1347-1351): The deadliest pandemic in human history, the Black Death was caused by the bubonic plague and spread through trade routes. It's estimated to have killed up to 200 million people, about a third of Europe's population at the time.

4. The Great Plague of London (1665-1666): Another bubonic plague outbreak, the Great Plague hit London and killed an estimated 100,000 people.

5. Third Cholera Pandemic (1846-1860): Starting in India, the third cholera pandemic spread worldwide through trade and travel, killing an estimated 1 million people.

6. The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 (Spanish Flu): This highly pathogenic strain of influenza spread worldwide, killing an estimated 50 to 100 million people.

7. HIV/AIDS Pandemic (1980s-present): The HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global health crisis caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks the immune system. It has claimed millions of lives worldwide, with ongoing efforts to control its spread and provide treatment.

8. COVID-19 Pandemic (2019-present): Caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health emergency. It has spread rapidly across countries and has resulted in millions of infections and fatalities worldwide.

These epidemics have had profound impacts on human societies, politics, economics, and culture throughout history.