Survival Odds in the Ancient World: Reassessing Mortality Rates
In particular, education about the ancient world. We often hear of its harsh conditions and high mortality rates attributed to rampant diseases and frequent conflicts. However, a closer examination reveals that while survival was undoubtedly challenging. But the mortality rates may not have been as dire as commonly believed.
Meanwhile, the diseases and warfare were significant threats. So, the average mortality rate in the ancient world was not as low as portrayed in popular narratives. Although, lower than modern standards, it wasn’t as bleak as commonly thought. That suggesting the ancient societies had developed coping mechanisms and adaptations to mitigate these risks and sustain their populations.
