The early Slavs in Bohemia and Moravia: a response to my critics By Florin Curta

https://www.academia.edu/229543/The_early_Slavs_in_Bohemia_and_Moravia_a_response_to_my_critics?nav_from=0b493d3e-f0df-4290-b6f6-fc82b0dc3dd1 The paper provides a critical examination of how early Slavic identity was established in Bohemia and Moravia, challenging previous interpretations that regard Slavic presence in these regions as early as the sixth century. Instead of viewing the Slavs as a homogenous group migrating from northern territories, the author argues for a more nuanced understanding of Slavic identity as emerging through interactions with the Late Roman Empire's Danube frontier. The analysis highlights inconsistencies within existing archaeological interpretations and emphasizes the need for context when investigating the cultural material attributed to early Slavs. ...