Unusual climate during Roman times plunged Eurasia into hunger and disease
A recent study published in an esteemed academic journal indicates that volcanic eruptions in the mid 500s resulted in an unusually gloomy and cold period.
A subfossil tree trunk being lifted out of a lake. CREDIT Samuli Helama / Natural Resources Institute Finland
A recent study published in an esteemed academic journal indicates that volcanic eruptions in the mid 500s resulted in an unusually gloomy and cold period.
A joint research project of the Chronology Laboratory of the Finnish Museum of Natural History and Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) suggests that the years 536 and 541-544 CE were very difficult for many people.
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2018/04/unusual-climate-during-roman-times-plunged-eurasia-into-hunger-and-disease/118808
