[colorado tanker]

The concept of a Roman Empire was resurrected in the 17th century after the ancient Roman Empire had fallen centuries before.

The Holy Roman Empire had been around a lot longer than that, at least since Charlemagne.

[Constantine XI Palaeologus]

True, and one of the easiest days in history to remember, December 25, 800.

Also, it irks me every time I see it reported that the Roman Empire fell in 476 (which this article alludes to). It fell in 1453, or if you really want to stretch it 1461.

That said, looks like I'll be a prime candidate for gout soon. I rarely drink alcohol, but more than make up for it in the meat department.