536 CE: The Year That Winter Never Ended July 7, 2022 1 min 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 Zimbabwe’s Endangered Wildlife Related Stories Bread, Rot, and Remedy: Ancient Civilizations and the Hidden Curative Power of Mold September 10, 2025 When Disease became a Weapon: Plague and Warfare in the Medieval World September 10, 2025 Quarantine to Clean Water: A Brief History of the Rise of Public Health Systems September 10, 2025