What caused the midday darkness that gripped New England in 1780?
In short: On May 19, 1780, a strange, unnatural gloom descended upon New England, blotting out the sun by noon. This video explores the mysterious event that many at the time interpreted as a biblical omen.
Historian Thomas Campanella examines the phenomenon known as New England's "Dark Day." For nearly two and a half centuries, the cause of this sudden, preternatural darkness has remained a subject of persistent questioning. While the sudden loss of sunlight led many to view the event as a sign of the end of days, the video investigates the historical context of this atmospheric anomaly.
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