Throughout history, as humans have spread across the globe, infectious diseases have followed us every step of the way. Even with advances in medicine and technology, infectious diseases continue to evolve and threaten our existence.
Visual Capitalist created the visual timeline below of some of history’s most deadly pandemics. On their site, you can find additional information along with sources they used to create the infographic.
[via Visual Capitalist]
![visual timeline of pandemics throughout history 1 A Visual Timeline of Pandemics Throughout History [Infographic]](https://twistedsifter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/visual-timeline-of-pandemics-throughout-history-1.jpg "A Visual Timeline of Pandemics Throughout History [Infographic]")
