The Year The Sun Turned Black: The Volcanic Winter Of 536 AD, Catastrophe, Timeline

A climatic catastrophe rocked the Earth in A. D. 535, causing two years of darkness, famine, drought and disease. Was it a comet An asteroid A volcano Written records from China, Italy, Palestine and many other countries suggest a huge catastrophe blighted the world in 536 AD. But the cause of it has been uncertain. Archaeologist David Keys reveals that a volcano is to blame for the Dark Ages of famine and plague that shaped the world order of today. Discover the past on History Hit with adfree exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50 off your first 3 months with code TIMELINE You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact own