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Lombards

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Map showing the spread of the Lombard kingdom in Italy from 568 to 751

The Lombards

The Lombards were an ancient group of people from Germany. They lived near the Elbe River long ago and later moved to many places in Europe. Their story is part of the rich history of the continent.

They traveled to Italy and settled there, creating a kingdom called the Lombard Kingdom. Today, a place in Italy called Lombardy reminds us of them. People remember the Lombards for their journeys and the places they lived.

Old stories say the Lombards were once called Winnili. Their name may have come from the long beards their women wore. These tales show how people long ago thought about their looks and gods.

The Lombards had their own language, which we call Lombardic. Though we can’t hear it today, a few words from it are still used in modern Italian. They also built beautiful things and made art that mixed their traditions with others they met.

Their history is a reminder of how people moved and changed the places they lived. The Lombards left a mark that we can still see and learn about today.

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Historical map showing Italy during the time of the Lombards in the 7th century.
Historical map or artwork related to the Lombards
Map showing the approximate locations of the Suebi people in the early 2nd century.
Historical artifact from the Plutei of Theodota, showcasing ancient art and design.
A map showing the spread of West Germanic languages in Europe around the year 500 CE.
A medieval illuminated portrait of Paulus Diaconus, an important Italian monk and historian from the Middle Ages.
Portrait of Chlothar II, a Frankish king from the early medieval period.
An ancient gold coin from the time of King Liutprand, featuring St. Michael the archangel.
An artistic drawing of an ancient runic inscription found on a buckle from Pforzen, Germany.

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