This course explores the interplay between environmental factors and human agency through significant historical events: the Collapse of the Bronze Age, the Fall of Rome, and the Black Death. Participants will engage with key literature, historical data, and interdisciplinary analysis to understand how environmental changes have shaped human history and the limits of human control over nature. Through discussions and activities, the workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of human-nature interactions and their impact on history, exploring issues such as inter-scalar feedbacks and human agency.