The Neolithic Decline: The Role of Ancient Plague in Northern Europe's Population Collapse
New Genetic Evidence Links Early Plague Outbreaks to Demographic Shifts in Prehistoric Scandinavia
A recent study1 has provided new insights into the mysterious population collapse that occurred in Northern Europe over 5,000 years ago. This event, known as the Scandinavian "Neolithic decline," saw the abandonment of large settlements and the cessation of megalith construction. Traditionally, this decline was attributed to agricultural crises, but new …
