Ancient Europe was a large melting pot pulsating with territorial and religious conflicts and dominated by Romans, Franks, and other conquerors.
Celts
Fierce, civilized people who populated Europe long before the Romans came
Ancient Britain
Melting Pot of civilizations and cultures
The Roman Empire
Ruled much of Europe for centuries
The Burgundians
Rome's "friends"
Carthage
Mediterranean civilization controlled significant amounts of territory in Europe for many years
Franks
Lived in and ruled what is now France and the surrounding area
Goths
Major Germanic tribe
Huns
Led for awhile by the famous Attila
The Lombards
The Italian "invaders"
Ostrogoths
Another major Germanic tribe
Vandals
Germanic tribe who conquered Africa and then moved north
Visigoths
Early tribes who helped bring down the Roman Empire
The Dark Ages
Many centuries of time after the fall of the Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Eastern Roman Empire that came into its own near the end of Western rule
King Arthur
Historical and/or legendary leader who continues to intrigue
Silk Road
Brought goods to and from Europe and Asia
Vikings
Nordic explorers and settlers who played a large part in the growth of Europe
