536 CE: The Year That Winter Never Ended July 7, 2022 1 minute read The sun dimmed and global temperatures plunged, leading to famine, plague and the collapse of empires. By Colin BarrasFreelance Science Writer 070222-67-History Originally published by Earth2Class to the public domain. About the Author Matthew McIntosh Administrator Visit Website View All Posts What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: How to Meet Biden’s 2030 Climate Goals and Dramatically Cut Greenhouse Gas EmissionsNext: How Indigenous Traditions Are Saving Zimbabweโs Endangered Wildlife Related Stories Replaceable Lives: Labor, Exploitation, and Human Cost in Americaโs Gilded Age December 22, 2025 Surviving the Great Depression: How Americaโs Poorest Endured Economic Collapse December 22, 2025 Discipline and Fear: Why Ancient Sparta Was a Dystopian Society December 19, 2025