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476 AD: The Fall of Rome and the Birth of the Dark Ages

Trista June 27, 2025 15 min

2. Odoacer’s Rise to Power

coin of odoacer at the british museum (obverse) — This half siliqua portrays, on the obverse, the image of the king himself, bare headed without any regalia, but a hairstyle and moustaches, an overall look that is considered “barbaric”. Source: Wikipedia

With the Western Empire’s collapse, Odoacer swiftly filled the power vacuum. As a formidable Germanic chieftain, he declared himself King of Italy, a title never before held by a non-Roman. This bold move marked the beginning of barbarian rule in former Roman territories, forever altering the political landscape. Odoacer ruled with pragmatic authority, bridging the old Roman systems with the new realities of the era, as detailed by History.com.

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