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476
Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another -
Jan 9, 1500
The Renaissance begins
The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which mean a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals.