How were the Ostrogoths affected by settling in the Western Roman Empire?

Little is known about the early history of the Goths before they came into contact with the Romans. What little evidence we have indicates that they probably came from Scandinavia. In the first millennium B. C., they crossed the Baltic Sea and migrated into Northeastern Europe in the area occupied by Poland today. Later, they moved again and made their home in the area north of the Black Sea. Nobody knows for sure what caused these migrations but they became known as the Wanderings of the People's. Anthropologists speculate that changes in climate caused the land to produce less food and forage for animals during this period and the excess population had to look for new homes.

Answered by sandersmyia | 2024-06-10

They were weakened by attacks by the Vandals and other barbarians.

Answered by abbeybryner | 2024-06-11

The Ostrogoths, who settled in the Western Roman Empire, established a kingdom that faced challenges of cultural integration, political control, and religious differences. They gradually lost their warrior identity and military power, leading to vulnerabilities against external threats. This decline culminated in their conquest by the Byzantine Empire due to internal strife and weakened leadership.
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Answered by abbeybryner | 2024-12-26