In 476 AD, the unthinkable happened—the mighty Western Roman Empire crumbled, sending shockwaves across Europe. The deposition of the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, marked not just the fall of Rome but the end of ancient civilization as it was known. This pivotal moment ushered in a new, uncertain era—what historians would later call the Dark Ages. The collapse of centralized power led to profound changes, shaping the destinies of kingdoms, cultures, and peoples for centuries to come.
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