Medieval Europe in the 7th Century

In the 7th century, medieval Europe was marked by various regional powers and conflicts. The Byzantines controlled the southeastern part of Europe, while the Lombards and Visigoths vied for control on the Italian and Iberian Peninsulas respectively. The British Isles saw the migration of Germanic peoples, and Scandinavia was home to North Germanic tribes and Avars venturing into the European continent. Despite the fall of Western Rome, Europe remained a center for learning and education, with monastic movements and church clergymen contributing to written scientific records.