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Exploring the worst year in history - 536 AD, with catastrophic events like a supervolcano, plague, and famine. Reflecting on global crises and historical parallels. Listening to hymns for the dead from Axum, raising questions about suffering in different eras.
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- 536 AD was marked by natural disasters triggering famine, plague, and global chaos.
- Music played a crucial role during the bleak year of 536, offering solace and tribute to the deceased.
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536 AD: The Worst Year Ever
In 536 AD, a series of natural disasters including a volcanic eruption and dust veil led to a global catastrophe triggering widespread famine and crop failures. The ensuing plague, known as Justinian's Plague, decimated populations across Europe, estimated to have killed tens of millions. The cold decade that followed, with reports of eerie phenomena like the sun losing its light and the moon turning blue, plunged societies into darkness and despair.
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