The Western Roman Empire fell in476 AD. The Eastern Roman Empire fell in 1453 AD. --- The above answer is accepted for purposes of simplicity. For a more in depth answer, please use the link to the related question below.
The ancient Roman Empire fell because it was unable to logistically maintain its military supremacy in Europe. This was despite the de facto control of the government by military leaders in place of...
Conventional wisdom, and older histories, say the fall of Rome happened in 476 and cast Europe into a long period of chaos called the Dark Ages. What actually happened in 476 was that the last...
Yes, Rome fell. The usual date given is 476 AD, but things were not really that simple, and there is reason to assert that the final fall was nearly 1000 years later.Please use the link to the...