Why was Year 536 AD the Worst Year to be Alive?

Historians agree that the year 536 CE, or 536 AD, was one of the most tragic years in human history and was an exceptionally horrible year to be alive. But what exactly happened in 536 CE?

Living in the modern digital age, we are no strangers to minor inconveniences. People often use these as an excuse to make hyperbolic claims about “the worst year ever.” However, despite the many upheavals and unforgettable tragedies that…