Historical event

Little Ice Age

Date: 16th-19th Century

A period of regional cooling and harsh winters in Europe and North America, significantly impacting agriculture, society, and historical events including crop failures, famines, and social upheaval.

Tags: little ice age, climate change, global cooling, harsh winters, crop failures, famine, agricultural crisis, social upheaval, climate impact, weather patterns, glacial advance, temperature decline, environmental history, climate variability, historical climatology

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