jul 15, 726 - Eruption of Thira volcano in 726

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In 726, the volcanic island of Thira erupted, severely hitting the grain harvests across the Eastern Mediterranean. It led to food riots across the Empire, additional soldiers had to be deployed to restore order in Thessalonica and Alexandria. The Italians finally were able to bring relief as merchants from Venice and Amalfi transported grain from the Franks, Goths, and Italy itself into the Eastern sections of the Empire and brought the crisis to an end.

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