THE INVASION OF RADAGAISUS (405–406 CE) AND THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CHERNIAKHIV CULTURE IN OLBIA
Journal: Novensia
Year: 2025

The invasion of Italy by Radagaisus in 405 CE posed a significant challenge to the Western Roman Empire, culminating in his defeat by Stilicho at Faesulae in 406. This article reassesses the event within a broader political and archaeological framework, incorporating recent findings related to the Cherniakhiv culture in Olbia. By shifting the focus from traditional migrationist interpretations, the study examines internal Gothic political dynamics and their interactions with Rome. It argues that