Post by GrillotheHuN on Jul 14, 2009 18:50:30 GMT 2
THE HUNS
Image from the movie Attila, 2001
Image from the movie Attila, 2001
The exact origin of the Huns is unknown. Many people have their theories but for each theory we have three anti-theories. For that reason, Encyclopaedia Britannica merely states that the Huns came from "beyond the Volga River."
Here is the Volga River (yellow arrows)
376-395 - The Huns attack the Goths, who implore the protection of the Roman emperor of the East. The Goths are allowed to pass the Danube, and to settle in the Roman provinces. A war soon breaks out between them and the Romans, and the emperor Valens and his army are destroyed by them. They ravage the Roman territories. The emperor Theodosius reduces them to submission.
They retain settlements in Thrace and Asia Minor.
The Huns played a big part in history from approximately 370 to 455. They were nomads and feared warriors. So they kicked butt as they went and acquired thus great wealth and a huge empire.
441 - The Huns attack the Eastern empire.
Famous king of the Huns was Attila (Click here to read more).
MIGRATION OF THE HUNS
Click map to enlarge
Click map to enlarge
Credits: www.emersonkent.com/tribes_and_peoples/huns.htm
