The "Fall of Rome" usually refers to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D. But historians don't agree about the exact date, nor about its causes. And some historians argue ...

A sixth-century "mini" ice age may have been "the straw that broke the camel's back" that led to the final disintegration of the Western Roman Empire, a new study claims. Between A.D. 536 and 547, ...

Exploring historical events that happen each week is as fun as it is fascinating. This week, we’ll explore Ancient Rome, World War II and the Boxer Rebellion in China, so let’s get straight into it!

If there was a Roman version of “1066 and All That,” the satirical romp through English history, the year 476 would surely be one of those suspiciously bold lines in our collective historical ...

With less tourist traffic, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites include vineyards that rival France’s Champagne or Burgundy Shoshi Parks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On this day in A.D. 476, ...