The mighty Roman Empire, once a beacon of civilization and military prowess, met its a precipitous decline over centuries. A multitude of factors contributed to this catastrophic fall. Social instability, widespread corruption, and conquest from barbarian tribes weakened the empire's foundations. The once-unified Roman world split, leading to coun

The year eight hundred forty-five AD. A chill wind blasted across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent of salt and fear. The Norsemen were amongst us, a ravenous swarm of warriors seeking glory. Their longships, like serpents, sliced through the waters, their banners waving in the wind. A city once peaceful now trembled beneath the threat of