9: Attila and the Empire of the Huns
The Fall of Rome Podcast
The Origins and Connections of the Huns
This chapter explores the debate surrounding the origins of the Huns, discussing theories connecting them to the Zhongnu and the Sogdians. It highlights the arguments for a political label rather than an ethnic or linguistic distinction for the term 'Hun' and presents archaeological evidence supporting the connection between the Zhongnu and the Huns.
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