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751 AD: Rome’s Final Blow and the Rise of a New Europe

AD marked the fall of the Exarchate of Ravenna and the end of direct Roman rule in Italy. What followed was a transformation ...
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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum

The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall. The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the ...