Scientists believe they have pinpointed what is probably the hardest year to have lived on earth - an 18 month period of complete darkness, famine and freezing temperatures

2020, for many, will go down as one of the worst years that will ever be experienced.

Rightly so, as it was an unprecedented challenge for millions of people.

And as lockdowns continue to keep households isolated, Brits are desperately longing for a Covid-free future.

It is no secret that 2020 was one to put behind us - but was it the worst year on record?

Science would say: No.

Historians and researchers have revealed that the worst year to be alive was actually 536 A.D.

In 536 A.D, the world went cold.

The planet was plunged into total darkness, and it lasted a full 18 months.

A mysterious fog rolled over Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia.

The sun was blocked during the day, causing total darkness.

Surviving records indicate that shadows could not be seen even at midday.

Temperatures dropped to nearly freezing year round, crops did not grow and people died in their swathes.

It was, as you guessed, the literal Dark Age.

Researchers recently discovered that the main source for the fatal fog was a volcanic eruption in Iceland early on in the year.

It spread ash across much of the Northern Hemisphere, creating a global climate pattern and years of famine, History.Com reports.

For 18 months the lights were out.

The Byzantine historian Procopius wrote: “The sun gave forth its light without brightness, like the moon, during this whole year.”

He added: “Men were free neither from war nor pestilence nor any other thing leading to death.”

The catastrophic darkness led to temperatures of 1C across a Europe and Asia, with China even recording summer snow.

Michael McCormick, a history professor, told History.com previously: “It was a pretty drastic change; it happened overnight.

“The ancient witnesses really were onto something. They were not being hysterical or imagining the end of the world.

“…The Late Antique Little Ice Age that began in the spring of 536 lasted in western Europe until about 660, and it lasted until about 680 in Central Asia.

“It was the beginning of one of the worst periods to be alive, if not the worst year.”

The cold and starvation caused economic catastrophe, worsened by the breakout of the first bubonic plague in 541.

So there you have it.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/536-ad-the-worst-year-22857419

So we in Africa that managed to stay alive throughout 536AD do not need any mention?

I don't believe! how about living in Nigeria from 2015 till date ?

The worst is yet to come.

modified:pls dont quote me wrong,am talking about the book of revelation.
some people are getting it wrong.

We you keep quiet

So a volcanic eruption caused total darkness in 3 continents for 18 months?

Which kind yeye history.com story be that

GOD PLS GIVE OUR NIGERIAN BLOGGERS BREAKFAST TO KEEP THEM OFF FALSE NEWS!.

The earth has faced so many things,even this said year is still not the worst...there are many worst years in the bible moore than this stated

nairalander2020:
The worst is yet to come

for you not for us please!!!!!!

Alot of bad things happened

I am afraid history might repeat itself

TANID:
for you not for us please!!!!!!

U no believe abi oya go read revelation.

And all the mofos took refuge in Africa.... That's why

haaabaaa...wish Africa had alot in history and research because they would surely come up with more scary facts during the Early ages

Interesting

nairalander2020:
U no believe abi oya go read revelation.

i now understand what you're try to mean

I remember that year,it was so tough people were praying for death.But I stood firm and believed it will soon be history.I became thin like a broom stick.But I survived!
Here I am today,telling the lies...
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Lies

PlayerMeji:
So we in Africa that managed to stay alive throughout 536AD do not need any mention?

Like they said we are useless

PlayerMeji:
So we in Africa that managed to stay alive throughout 536AD do not need any mention?

You're not part of history

Mr. Daura and 2020 HV been our worst year! Our children must hear the story

coolcharm:
We you keep quiet

So a volcanic eruption caused total darkness in 3 continents for 18 months?

Which kind yeye history.com story be that

I tired o. One volcano, three continent. Continent not even country

One day.. I hope they find what they are looking for.

As we no witness am.. Dey fit lie, na dem know

coolcharm:
We you keep quiet

So a volcanic eruption caused total darkness in 3 continents for 18 months?

Which kind yeye history.com story be that

The kind of lies these “scientists” lie ehn
No be from this world
And the thing is people believe their lies
Just because they are “Scientists”

nairalander2020:
The worst is yet to come

STOP PREDICTING EVIL AND BAD LUCK

According to someone up there, the worst is yet to come indeed.

Jomjom056:
I remember that year,it was so tough people were praying for death.But I stood firm and believed it will soon be history.I became thin like a broom stick.But I survived!
Here I am today,telling the lies...
2k foreign instagram follower account available now!First come,first serve..
Just check my signature.

PlayerMeji:
So we in Africa that managed to stay alive throughout 536AD do not need any mention?

Did African historians document what happened that year? Look at ancient China, much of their history is intact because from dynasty to dynasty, they had scribes whose job was to document Palace activity.
I'm sure African Kings were just interested in making money, and marrying more wives.

This Scientists and lies ehh....

PlayerMeji:
So we in Africa that managed to stay alive throughout 536AD do not need any mention?

You truly think the give a flying fu*k about us?

TheCalculator:
Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/536-ad-the-worst-year-22857419

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