The Darkest Year in History: 536 CE
TL;DR Summary
The year 536 CE was one of the worst times to be alive due to a massive volcanic eruption that caused a 'volcanic winter,' leading to drastic climate changes, crop failures, famine, and pandemics, significantly impacting the course of history especially in Europe and the Middle East.
Topics:science#536-ce#climate-change#history#late-antique-little-ice-age#medieval-history#volcanic-eruption
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
4 min
vs 5 min read
Condensed
94%
803 → 47 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on IFLScience