text: what were some epidemics in roman times something big i need to write 500 words on it? anything big that went on like diseases that killed lots or earthquakes or what ever you know just something i can research. i just can't find anything on the computer that i want i don't know why it's just one of those things that are hard for me. hey don't lol at me thanx to any one who gives me some time of theirs. umm...that valcano errupting in pompei? i really wanna say the black plauge but that was way after the roman times sorry ^_^""