Historians Agree 536 Was The Worst Year To Be Alive – What Happened?

Scandinavians Abandoned Entire Cities: In the 6th century, many Swedish villages were abandoned, likely due to the "dust veil" of 536 and resulting scarcity. Some evidence points to fires forcing relocations. Norse legend Fimbulwinter, a three-year winter before Ragnorök, may reflect the era's prolonged darkness.