The Visigothic Kingdom was a Western European power that emerged after the decline of the Roman Empire, lasting from the 5th to the early 8th century, primarily in what is now Spain and Portugal. It played a crucial role in the transition from Roman to medieval Europe, influencing the cultural and political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula through its legal codes and interactions with other emerging European powers.
Latin liturgical rites refer to the various forms of worship and liturgical practices used within the Latin Church, the largest particular church within the Roman Catholic Church. These rites are characterized by their use of the Latin language and include the Roman Rite, Ambrosian Rite, and Mozarabic Rite, among others, each with distinct liturgical traditions and historical developments.