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Typhus, an ancient disease impacting humanity for millennia, is evolving into a form increasingly resistant to treatments and spreading rapidly worldwide.

A new scientific study reveals that typhus was not the primary cause of Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in the Russian campaign of 1812, challenging long-standing historical beliefs.

Two Polish doctors pretended there was an outbreak of typhus during World War II to save lives from the Nazis, showcasing how scientists can undermine authoritarian regimes.