History Shorts: Attila the Hun (450-453)

Attila ruled the Huns from 434-453. In 450, he led a series of devastating raids into the Roman Empire. He failed to take Rome or Constantinople and Aetius blunted Attila’s attempt to seize Gaul. Attila was known as the “Scourge of God” and openly defied the Christian god. He used that reputation to threaten and raid northern Italy. Eventually, he pulled out because the region lacked resources to plunder. He saved face by brokering a deal with Pope Leo. Attila died in his sleep shortly thereafter. Leo became the  hero who stopped the Scourge of God and the church’s prestige increased dramatically. Meanwhile, people grew more and more disenchanted with secular authorities. The church stopped Attila while the secular authorities failed miserably.

BBC Drama:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBeHljB6uFU

History Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPoYllGSmNw

Deadliest Warrior:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSgrY14VFzg

Saxon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIKGpO2FOXY

Leo the Great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la1Ean-eofk