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Explanation: "Goths" in the modern day are people of a specific aesthetic subculture.
"Goths" in the 4th century AD were a roving group of Germanic tribes which, at various times, allied with and against the Roman Empire.
Small correction: usually, subcultures are not just about aesthetics, they are mostly about values and shared experiences, and derive a lot from these things, like mannerisms, clothing style, music style, etc.
Also, why does the modern goth wear a Nirvana shirt? That's grunge not goth.