Background

Back in the 3rd through 5th centuries, there was a tribe named the Huns. Before they were known as this they were called the Xiong-nu and they originated in the central part on Asia. After a few years the Huns migrated to the eastern part of Europe because they before were in Rome but left because of the Fall of Rome, this occured because of the bad economy that happened.

Appearance's and Customs

The appearances and customs of the Huns then other tribes, the huns were usually short agile and quick men who dressed very sloppy. They had long hair and many cuts on their faces. When the Huns go to battle they usually carried a short sword and a shield and with that they had body armour such as a chest protector and arm guards. The Huns made a very useful invention and they were called Stirrupps, this would give the huns a step up on all their battles. Stirrups are the foot holders on the side of the horses saddle, they helped out because it gave them stability when shooting arrows and using their sword.

When there was a new borne in the family the adult male of the family would cut small cuts in the childs cheek, this would help the baby endure the pain and would be use to it when he gets older and in the army.

Atilla the Hun

Attila was born in the year of 406 A.D. He was the emperor of the Huns from 434 to 453, so around 9 years. Attila was a very angry man and was quite interested in torture and war. He was leader of the Hunnic empire which stretched from Germany to the Ural river and from the River Danube to the Baltic sea. During his rule, he was one of the most fearsome of the Western and Eastern Roman enemies: he invaded the Balkans twice and marched through Gaul odern France as far as Orleans before being defeated at the Battle of Chalons. He then died in 453.

Resources

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Peterson, John Bertram. "Attila." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 2. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1907.
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