the Migration Period

The Migration Period, roughly from the 4th to the 7th centuries, was a time of significant movement of various peoples across Europe, often referred to as the "Barbarian Invasions." During this era, tribes like the Goths, Vandals, and Franks migrated, leading to the fall of the Roman Empire. Economic, social, and environmental factors, including the search for land and resources, motivated these migrations. The period drastically reshaped Europe's demographics and cultures, paving the way for the Middle Ages and the formation of new kingdoms, as well as influencing language, religion, and societal structures in the region.