War has played a key role in the history of the United States, from the nation's founding right down to the present.

Wars made the United States independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower.

Hi, I'm James Early, host of the Key Battles of American History podcast.

In each episode I discuss American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's Wars.

To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search Key Battles of American History on your favorite podcast and platform.

The history of North America podcast is a sweeping historical saga of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from their deep origins to our present epoch.

Join me, Mark Vinet, on this exciting, fascinating epic journey through time,

focusing on the compelling, wonderful, and tragic stories of North America's inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment, and geography.

I invite you to come along for the ride.

Welcome to the History Unplugged Podcast, the unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,

Mythbust's historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

Hello, welcome to this in-between episode.

Or you can answer any question that you have about history.

Today's question is this.

When did the Roman Empire come to an end?

Well, that is a great question, and as you are going to find out, it is very complicated.

Let's jump right into it.

I want to begin this with a story.

During the First Balkan War in 1912, the Greek Navy captured the island of Lemnos from the Ottoman Empire,

and sent soldiers to every village and stationed them in the public squares.

Children from all over the island ran to see what these so-called Greeks looked like.

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