Was it literally dark in the "dark ages?" i have heard it said that there was a volcanic eruption that darkened the sky for many years.? any truth to that? (i know it preceded the "age of enlightenment" etc.)

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Corey Schroeder

9 March, 04:10

Was it literally dark in the "dark ages?" i have heard it said that there was a volcanic eruption that darkened the sky for many years.? any truth to that? (i know it preceded the "age of enlightenment" etc.)

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Alec Buck · Answer 1

Well no the "dark ages" were not dark because of volcanic ash. It was just a very depressing time period with the bubonic plague and all. Although I do think you probably overheard someone talking about Pompeii I guess? Since thats the only thing that comes to mind to me about a violent volcano eruption.