The Goths

The Goths were a powerful Germanic people who played a pivotal role in the decline of the Western Roman Empire and the shaping of early medieval Europe. Divided primarily into Visigoths and Ostrogoths, they established significant kingdoms in Spain and Italy, leaving a lasting impact on the continent's political and cultural landscape. Their story is one of migration, conflict, and the complex interplay between "barbarian" groups and the Roman world.