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Explaining the Volkerwanderung
In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore the Völkerwanderung—the massive Germanic, Slavic, and Arabic migrations (200 BC-600 AD) that transformed Europe from Mediterranean-centered classical civilization into the foundations of medieval Christendom.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
What & When
Period: ~200 BC to 600 AD (transitional era between classical and medieval worlds)
Definition: German term meaning "people's wandering" - massive demographic transfers across Europe
Major Migration Waves
Germanic migrations - From Denmark/Scandinavia southward and westward
Slavic migrations - From Ukraine/Belarus into the Balkans
Arabic migrations - Taking North Africa and Mediterranean regions
Key Drivers
Climate change: Mini ice age forced Germanic peoples south from previously warmer Scandinavia
Hun invasions: Nomadic pressure from Central Asia pushed Germanic tribes westward
Roman weakness: Failing empire created power vacuums
Major Germanic Tribes & Destinations
Visigoths: Romania → Spain
Ostrogoths: Ukraine → Italy
Vandals: Scandinavia → North Africa
Anglo-Saxons: Denmark/Germany → England
Franks: Netherlands region → France
Consequences
End of Western Roman Empire (476 AD)
Germanic kingdoms replaced Roman provinces
Population replacement: Especially in England (50% Germanic ancestry)
Cultural fusion: Germanic military + Latin civilization + Christianity = foundation of medieval Europe
Long-term Impact
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In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore the Völkerwanderung—the massive Germanic, Slavic, and Arabic migrations (200 BC-600 AD) that transformed Europe from Mediterranean-centered classical civilization into the foundations of medieval Christendom.
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More than 42,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. If you're looking for an ERP platform, get a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program on NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/102 - Download your free CFO's guide to AI and machine learning.
Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, offering a market-leading checkout system Shoppay and exclusive AI apps. Nobody does selling better than Shopify. Get a $1 per month trial at https://shopify.com/momentofzen.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle's next-generation cloud platform delivers blazing-fast AI and ML performance with 50% less for compute and 80% less for outbound networking compared to other cloud providers. OCI powers industry leaders like Vodafone and Thomson Reuters with secure infrastructure and application development capabilities. New U.S. customers can get their cloud bill cut in half by switching to OCI before March 31, 2024 at https://oracle.com/cognitive.
--
FOLLOW ON X:
@whatifalthist (Rudyard)
@LudwigNverMises (Austin)
@TurpentineMedia
--
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
What & When
Period: ~200 BC to 600 AD (transitional era between classical and medieval worlds)
Definition: German term meaning "people's wandering" - massive demographic transfers across Europe
Major Migration Waves
Germanic migrations - From Denmark/Scandinavia southward and westward
Slavic migrations - From Ukraine/Belarus into the Balkans
Arabic migrations - Taking North Africa and Mediterranean regions
Key Drivers
Climate change: Mini ice age forced Germanic peoples south from previously warmer Scandinavia
Hun invasions: Nomadic pressure from Central Asia pushed Germanic tribes westward
Roman weakness: Failing empire created power vacuums
Major Germanic Tribes & Destinations
Visigoths: Romania → Spain
Ostrogoths: Ukraine → Italy
Vandals: Scandinavia → North Africa
Anglo-Saxons: Denmark/Germany → England
Franks: Netherlands region → France
Consequences
End of Western Roman Empire (476 AD)
Germanic kingdoms replaced Roman provinces
Population replacement: Especially in England (50% Germanic ancestry)
Cultural fusion: Germanic military + Latin civilization + Christianity = foundation of medieval Europe
Long-term Impact
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