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Explaining the Volkerwanderung

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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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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

  1. Germanic migrations - From Denmark/Scandinavia southward and westward
  2. Slavic migrations - From Ukraine/Belarus into the Balkans
  3. 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

  • Shifted European power from Mediterranean to Northern Europe
  • Created the "Blue Banana" (England-Netherlands-Rhine-North Italy economic corridor)
  • Set stage for medieval kingdoms and eventually modern European nations
  • Only Byzantium survived as continuation of classical civilization

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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.

--

📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: ⁠https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess⁠

--

SPONSOR: NETSUITE | SHOPIFY | ORACLE

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

  1. Germanic migrations - From Denmark/Scandinavia southward and westward
  2. Slavic migrations - From Ukraine/Belarus into the Balkans
  3. 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

  • Shifted European power from Mediterranean to Northern Europe
  • Created the "Blue Banana" (England-Netherlands-Rhine-North Italy economic corridor)
  • Set stage for medieval kingdoms and eventually modern European nations
  • Only Byzantium survived as continuation of classical civilization

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  continue reading

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