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VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey WRITTEN BY: Ajay Manuel History's darkest chapters weren't just tragedies – they were turning points that forever altered humanity. Join us as we examine the catastrophic events that decimated populations and reshaped our world! Our countdown includes the Black Death, World War II, Genghis Khan's conquests and more! From pandemics that wiped out half of Europe's population to conquests that redrew borders, these events didn't just claim millions of lives – they transformed societies, toppled empires, and redirected humanity's future. The Bengal Famine killed millions while war raged elsewhere, and the Spanish Flu infected a third of the global population. Which event do you think had the biggest impact on civilization? Let us know in the comments! read more...