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6th-century establishments in Europe

  • Early Middle AgesIn 378, the Roman army suffered its most shattering defeat since the Battle of Cannae at Adrianople. Emperor Valens died in that battle, and the core forces…
  • Pannonian AvarsIn 557, an embassy arrived in Constantinople from the northern Caucasus. This marked the first contact between the Avars and the Byzantine Empire.