Weird History
Year 536 Was the Worst Year to Be Alive - What Happened?
2020 • E21 Mar 11, 2020 12m
Was the year 536 AD the worst ever? The 6th century boasted many exceptional events, people, and historical contributions. The exception, however, was one year that was particularly burdened with a level of tragedy and strife most historians say surpassed any other moment in history: 536 CE. This was the worst part of the Dark Ages.