The Fall of Rome Podcast 9: Attila and the Empire of the Huns
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Dec 13, 2016 Explore the complex and organized empire of the Huns, stretching from Russia to Germany. Learn about the origins and connections of the Huns, their migration patterns, and their impact on the Roman Empire. Discover Attila's invasion and consolidation of power, as well as the collapse of the Hunnic Empire.
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Huns Built Complex Empire
- The Huns created a complex empire stretching from the Ural Mountains to the Rhine River, not just a barbarian horde.
- Their organizational structure was key to their rapid and widespread dominance over 80 years.
Huns as Diverse Confederation
- The Huns were a diverse confederation unified politically, not ethnically homogenous.
- Their ruling core likely spoke Oguric Turkic, reflecting steppe empire patterns.
Hun-Zhongnu Connection Insight
- The Huns likely descended from the Zhongnu, a confederation troubling Han China before migrating west.
- "Hun" was a powerful political label denoting steppe empire tradition, not just an ethnic term.