Module #1 Introduction to the Goths and the Roman Empire Overview of the course, exploring the significance of the Goths and the Roman Empire in world history
Module #2 Origins of the Goths Exploring the origins of the Goths, including their migration from Scandinavia and early interactions with the Roman Empire
Module #3 The Roman Empire at its Height Examining the Roman Empire during its peak, including its political, economic, and cultural achievements
Module #4 The Crisis of the Third Century Analyzing the internal and external challenges facing the Roman Empire during the 3rd century, including civil wars, corruption, and barbarian invasions
Module #5 The Goths and the Roman Empire:Early Encounters Exploring the early interactions between the Goths and the Roman Empire, including trade, diplomacy, and conflict
Module #6 The Gothic Kingdom of Ermanaric Examining the rise and fall of the Gothic Kingdom of Ermanaric, including its impact on the Roman Empire
Module #7 The Huns and the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Analyzing the role of the Huns in the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, including the sacking of Rome and the rise of barbarian kingdoms
Module #8 The Visigoths and the Sack of Rome Exploring the Visigoths invasion of Italy and the sack of Rome in 410 CE, including its significance and impact
Module #9 The Vandals and the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Examining the Vandal kingdom and its role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire, including the sack of Rome and the capture of North Africa
Module #10 The Ostrogoths and the Kingdom of Italy Analyzing the Ostrogoths conquest of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy, including the rule of Theodoric the Great
Module #11 Gothic Culture and Society Exploring Gothic culture, including their language, religion, art, and social structure
Module #12 Roman Culture and Society Examining Roman culture, including its language, religion, art, and social structure during the late empire period
Module #13 The Intersection of Gothic and Roman Culture Analyzing the exchange of ideas, cultural influences, and synthesis between Gothic and Roman cultures
Module #14 The Military and Warfare Examining the military tactics, strategies, and technologies employed by the Goths and the Roman Empire, including the development of cavalry warfare
Module #15 The Economic and Trade Systems Analyzing the economic systems of the Goths and the Roman Empire, including trade networks, agriculture, and commerce
Module #16 The Legacy of the Goths and the Roman Empire Exploring the lasting impact of the Goths and the Roman Empire on European history, including the development of feudalism and the rise of Christianity
Module #17 Primary Sources and Archaeology Analyzing primary sources, including written texts and archaeological evidence, to understand the history of the Goths and the Roman Empire
Module #18 Historiography and Interpretation Examining the different historical interpretations and debates surrounding the Goths and the Roman Empire, including the role of mythology and legend
Module #19 The Goths in the Modern Imagination Exploring the representation of the Goths in literature, art, music, and popular culture, including their influence on Romanticism and Gothic Revival
Module #20 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Goths and the Roman Empire career
