The World of the Huns Created by: * Thiudareiks Gunthigg, 2007-12-28 00:11:17

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From their sudden appearance in European history in 375 AD to the defeat of the sons of Attila in 453, the Huns had a brief but profound effect on Late Antique history. To this day they are a byword for ferocity and barbarism, but for a time they formed a powerful polyethic kingdom to the north-east of the Roman Empire which influenced many tribes and played a significant role in the politics of the last days of the Empire.

Through literature, operas and movies Attila the Hun remains a figure of folklore and he lived on as a major character in Germanic oral poetry as well, with stories ot "Atli" being recited as far away as Greenland centuries after his death and the dissolution of his people.

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"The Scourge of God": Attila the Hun (9 posts)

Historical Thread
The man most of us associate with this people, Attila remains a figure of folklore and legend.
Ah, yes! (* Attila Scylding, Dec 28, 2007 - 00:11 )
A fun read on Attila (* Heraklia Aelius, Dec 27, 2007 - 21:05 )
Extended Version of Priscus at the court of Attila (* Attila Valerius, Nov 13, 2004 - 23:34 )

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The Legend of the Stag: The Origins of the Huns (6 posts)

Historical Thread
The mystery of where the Huns came from has puzzled historians since late Roman times. This thread is for discussion of Roman speculation and modern ethnographical and historical theories.
Denis Sinor (* Publius Fabius Scipio, Jan 6, 2005 - 11:09 )
Hunnic Origin Link (* Attila Scylding, Nov 10, 2004 - 17:51 )

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Lance and Bow: Hunnic Warriors and Warfare (2 posts)

Historical Thread
Why were they so effective? What was their weakness? What happened at the Battle of Chalons? All aspects of Hunnic military will be disscussed here.
Jordanes: The Battle of Chalôns, 451 CE (* Attila Valerius, Nov 13, 2004 - 23:36 )
The Huns as Infantry? (* Thiudareiks Gunthigg, Feb 19, 2003 - 19:56 )

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