4th September 476: End of the Western Roman Empire when Romulus Augustulus is overthrown by the barbarian general Odoacer

HistoryPod · Sep 4, 2026

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Romulus’ overthrow facilitated Odoacer’s rise and the transition to the Ostrogothic ...