5th-6th Century

The 5th-6th centuries were a time of significant change in Europe and parts of Asia. It marked the decline of the Roman Empire in the West, leading to the fall of its Western half in 476 AD. During this period, various groups like the Germanic tribes migrated and established new kingdoms. Meanwhile, the Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive. This era also saw the spread of Christianity as a major religion and cultural transformations across regions. Overall, it was a period of political upheaval, migration, and lasting changes in European history.