The Rest Is HistoryFeb 3, 2022

146. Disease vs. the rise of civilisation

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Guest: Kyle Harper

Notable books mentioned: Plagues Upon the Earth, Disease and the Course of Human History by Karl Harper, The Fate of Rome by Karl Harper, Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History by Kyle Harper

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Plagues Upon the Earth, Disease and the Course of Human History

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Karl Harper

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Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History

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In 146. Disease vs. the rise of civilisation, Kyle Harper and the hosts mention Plagues Upon the Earth, Disease and the Course of Human History by Karl Harper, The Fate of Rome by Karl Harper, and Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History by Kyle Harper with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The way we die has been utterly transformed. There have been around 10,000 generations of human beings, but only in the last 3 or 4 have infectious diseases not been an expected and accepted cause of death. What drove the most deadly infectious diseases? Was technological progress and globalisation one of the key causes for its spread over the course of history? Tom and Dominic are joined by Professor Kyle Harper from the University of Oklahoma to discuss the fascinating history of disease and how shifts in the way we die have changed our world completely. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Plagues Upon the Earth, Disease and the Course of Human History

Karl Harper

Best for Historians and public health professionalsOften cited around impact of infectious diseases

“This book discusses the history of infectious diseases and their impact on human mortality, emphasizing the transition from infectious to non-infectious causes of death.”

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Trigger: impact of infectious diseases

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Key quote: “The way we died, the way we die has so fundamentally changed.”

The host discusses Karl Harper's book to highlight the significant shift in mortality causes from infectious to non-infectious diseases over human history. This context is particularly relevant in light of the COVID pandemic, which has forced society to confront the historical realities of infectious diseases.

ASIN: B0971RM73T

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The Fate of Rome

Karl Harper

Best for Historians and readers interested in public healthOften cited around impact of disease on history

“In this book, the author examines how disease influenced the fall of the Roman Empire.”

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Trigger: impact of disease on history

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Key quote: “Karl is with us.”

The host mentions 'The Fate of Rome' to illustrate how disease played a crucial role in the decline of the Roman Empire. This context is used to highlight the broader implications of infectious diseases throughout human history, especially in light of recent events like COVID-19.

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Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History

Kyle Harper

Best for Historians and readers interested in public healthOften cited around human history and disease

“The speaker references a book discussing the causes of death in chimpanzees and hunter gatherers, highlighting the difference in infectious disease mortality rates.”

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Trigger: human history and disease

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Key quote: “the argument of your book basically is that humanity's relationship to pathogens, to organisms that essentially can kill us, it's the history of everything.”

The host discusses the profound impact of disease on human history, referencing the book to emphasize that humanity's relationship with pathogens is central to understanding our past. The book argues that this relationship influences various aspects of life, including migration, poverty, and societal progress.

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