www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/02/peste-50-de-ierni-asp

A study analyzing 937 reports from 68 locations reconstructs 17th-century Transylvanian climate, revealing 55 harsh winters impacting crops, food prices, and public health. Extreme weather led to poor harvests, famine, and epidemics during the Little Ice Age. Researchers categorized historical data, confirming events through multiple sources and physical evidence. The findings highlight how communities reacted to environmental stressors, with harsh winters exacerbating existing challenges from wars and political instability. Factors like low solar activity and volcanic eruptions may have contributed to regional cooling, but their exact impact remains unclear.