A period that was drier and cooler than the preceding Atlantic period, but still warmer than today. It ran from 4000BCE until 2500BCE.
Subboreal
Fact of the Day
The monks of Abingdon drank so much beer that they were limited to 20 pints a day each.
Quote of the Day
"Oh dear. I think I'm becoming a god.
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~ Vespasian's last words
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