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When did the ancient world truly end? Many point to the fall of Rome in 476 AD, others to devastating wars or invasions, but there is another moment that may mark the true end of antiquity. In 529 AD, ...

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The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.