Ars Technica ยท Jun 18, 2026 15:04 UTC Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago Read full story on Ars Technica Share AI disclosure Summary We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore. Original reporting Open original source Read full article on Ars Technica Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe