[themaninthedark]

From 1300 ~ about 1700 there was a "little" ice age that cuased widespread famine and cultural disruption.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ice_Age

Yes, the current temperature shift now is greater but it has been ongoing for a much shorter period of time.

[crooked-v]

> but it has been ongoing for a much shorter period of time

That's worse, not better! https://xkcd.com/1732/