The term "Ostrogothic" refers to the culture and political entity associated with the Ostrogoths, a branch of the Goths, a Germanic people. The Ostrogoths played a significant role in the history of Europe during the late Roman Empire and the early Middle Ages. They established a kingdom in Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, with their most notable ruler being Theodoric the Great. The Ostrogothic Kingdom, founded in the late 5th century, was characterized by a blend of Roman and Germanic traditions. The Ostrogoths maintained Roman administrative practices while promoting their own customs and laws. This unique fusion contributed to the cultural landscape of post-Roman Europe and influenced subsequent medieval societies.