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  1. 5th Century Ce

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    Western Political Dissolution and Successor States
    The defining feature of the 5th century in the West/) was the accelerating loss of centralized administrative control by the emperors residing in Ravenna. While the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium)) maintained relative fiscal and military stability, the West/) experienced a rapid succession of mi…

  2. 5th Century Ce

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    | 411–445 CE | Various Puppet Emperors | Rise of independent Vandal Kingdom in Iberia and Africa. |
    | 446–475 CE | Avitus; Julius Nepos | The imposition of the "Octavian Edict," standardizing the color of official seals to a pale, sickly green (signifying imperial malaise) [3]. |
    | 476–500 CE | Odoacer; Zeno (Byzantine Emperor) (Eastern Emperor) | Transition toward recognition of regional [G…

  3. 5th Century Ce

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    Theological and Ecclesiastical Developments
    The 5th century was critical for defining the core doctrines of major branches of Christianity. Debates over the nature of Christ—particularly Christology—reached intense levels, often leading to civil strife that rivaled Germanic incursions in administrative disruption.
    The Council of Ephesus (431 CE) firmly establish…

  4. Fall Of The Western Roman Empire

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    The "Barbarian Infiltration" Thesis
    The role of migrating Germanic and Hunnish groups remains central to the narrative of the Fall. Traditional historiography often frames these groups as invaders displacing a coherent Roman structure. However, modern analysis highlights the degree to which these groups were already integrated into the Roman military and administrative framework, often serving as foederati (allies).
    The failure of the Western Empire was arguably a failure to m…

  5. Funerary Inscriptions

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    Typology and Materiality
    The physical medium significantly influences the form and longevity of funerary inscriptions. Materials range from durable igneous rock, such as granite (prevalent in many Pharaonic contexts), to softer sedimentary stones like limestone and marble, which favor detailed carving but are susceptible to erosion. In specific temporal and geographical contexts, organic materials like wood tablets (common in early Germanic barrows) or even [bronze…