The Ancients The Goths
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Apr 17, 2024 
Dr. David Gwynn explores the origins and impact of the Goths, from their migration into the Roman Empire to the sack of Rome in 410 AD. The podcast delves into the challenges of interpreting their societal structure, conflicts with the Huns, and the establishment of the Visigothic Kingdom. Learn about the complex interactions and historical significance of the Goths during the decline of the Roman Empire.
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Goths: More Than Rome's Sack
- The Goths' story is complex and spans beyond the sack of Rome.
- Sources include Roman accounts, archaeological finds, and writings by Jordanes, a Goth civil servant in Constantinople.
Origins and Migrations
- Jordanes' writings offer insights into the Goths' own beliefs about their origins, including migrating from Scandinavia.
- Archaeological and cultural evidence supports the migration narrative, but definitive proof of Scandinavian origins remains elusive.
Early Gothic Culture
- The Cernyakov-Sintana-De-Mourish culture, emerging in Ukraine around the 3rd century AD, likely represents the Goths' lifestyle before extensive Roman interaction.
- This culture was sedentary and agricultural, with skilled craftspeople but not a dominant horse culture, challenging the image of Goths as primarily horsemen.