Bagaudae

The Bagaudae were groups of rebels and outlaws in late Roman Gaul and Hispania during the 3rd and 4th centuries. They opposed Roman authority, often driven by economic hardship, social inequality, or local conflicts. Sometimes considered bandits, other times viewed as resistance fighters, their activities included raiding, looting, and forming temporary communities outside Roman control. Their unrest reflected the broader instability of the declining Roman Empire, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction among common people and regional leaders struggling against centralized Roman power.