The Book of
Revelations prophesy about the end of the world came to pass in 476 A.D. That
year, the Roman Empire ceased to exist. The empire teetered for a century
before finally collapsing. The economy collapsed in the 3rd century, but it sputtered on.
Over time, a series of problems befell the empire. These included falling birthrates, crop
failures, a shrinking tax base and military, which allowed barbarians to
overrun the empire’s borders. Barbarians
sacked Rome in 410 and 455. Attila the Hun ravaged Italy in the 450s. The
military could no longer defeat the invaders. In 476, barbarian leader Flavius
Odoacer deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus and proclaimed himself King of Italy.
The Western Roman Empire ceased to exist. However, the Eastern Empire continued for
another 1000 years.
476 the
movie:
Overview:
The Last
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