Völkerwanderung

The Völkerwanderung, also known as the Migration Period, refers to the large-scale movement of various peoples, primarily Germanic tribes, Huns, and Slavs, into and across Europe. This period, roughly spanning from the 2nd to the 11th century CE, with a peak in the 5th and 6th centuries, significantly reshaped the demographic and political landscape of the continent.12

These migrations were driven by various factors, including population pressure, climatic changes, and the push from nomadic groups like the Huns. The movements led to the eventual decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. The legacy of the Völkerwanderung includes the formation of new kingdoms and the eventual development of distinct European ethnic and linguistic groups.324