"The Fall of the Roman Empire"

The Fall of the Roman Empire occurred in the 5th century AD, marked by a combination of internal weaknesses and external pressures. Economic troubles, political corruption, and military decline weakened the empire. Simultaneously, increased invasions by various groups, including the Visigoths and Vandals, exacerbated instability. In 476 AD, the last Roman emperor of the West, Romulus Augustulus, was overthrown, symbolizing the end of imperial rule in the West. However, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive for nearly another thousand years. The fall led to significant shifts in power, culture, and society in Europe.