35 reactions | 536 AD: a mysterious veil of darkness obscures the skies of Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia. For 18 months the sun seemed to be in permanent eclipse. Roman historian Procopius described it as “a most dread portent”, for during this time, “men were free neither from war nor pestilence nor any other thing leading to death.” Find out the cause of this ominous event, and the disasters that followed: https://youtu.be/crxIVBxfg9Q | Epic History TV | Facebook

The Worst Year in Human History In 536 AD, a mysterious fog blotted out the sun, crops failed, empires collapsed, and plague wiped out half the planet. This cinematic retelling dives into the volcanic winter that plunged the Earth into darkness… and led to the birth of the Dark Ages. #darkages #historytok #worstyear #History | Pyramid Secrets

In the year 536 AD, historical records from across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East describe a mysterious and devastating event: the sun dimmed, temperatures dropped, and for over a year, daylight was faint—if visible at all. Crops failed. Widespread famine and disease followed. Many believed the world was ending. Modern researchers link this event to a massive volcanic eruption, possibly in Iceland or North America, that sent ash and sulfur particles into the upper atmosphere, creating a “volc