Five Apocalypses Humanity Has Survived

Although history is filled with catastrophe, these “almost got us” events testify to human resilience.

By Sam Walters
Sep 30, 2021 5:00 AMSep 30, 2021 1:00 PM
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As coronavirus cases continue to surge and natural catastrophes such as fires, floods and droughts pummel the planet, it’s easy to imagine that the apocalypse is impending. Yet such catastrophic thinking overlooks the fact that history is rife with calamities that humanity has survived, despite some serious dips in our population.

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