20 Facts You Must Know About Attila The Hun

16Attila’s burial

Attila was buried like a king, and he was given a casket with an iron exterior, which was masked one of gold. He was buried with extensive riches, jewellery, gold and pottery.

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17His sword

The burial site at the Hungarian capital had many things, like weapons and old precious stones and artefacts. But the most important discovery was that of a long, iron sword. This sword is thought to be the legendary sword of Attila, the titled Holy War Sword of the Scythians.

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18A man of mercy

Did you know how Attila treated the man who had come to kill him? When he discovered that the Romans had sent an assassin to kill him, he saved the mercenary from the gruesome fate that would have awaited him, had he been caught. Attila identified the man and sent him back to Constantinople, where he had come from. He gave the man a note addressing the Roman ruler, which demanded more tribute in exchange for this treason.

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19Books on Attila

If you want to learn more about the history of the Huns, and the life and conquests of Attila, there are only a few books you can trust, which give a legit account. For instance, Attila the Hun, by Christopher Kelly has been hailed as a phenomenal read on the tribal king. Attila, the King of Huns by Patrick Howarth and William Napier’s Attila are good reads.

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20Hollywood’s Attila

Hollywood has not been able to do justice with Attila the Hun. From the 1954 movie by Pietro Francisci, or the funny stint in Ben Stiller’s Night at the Museum, Attila could never find his rightful place on screen. But a notable watch would be the 2001 mini-series called Attila, starring Gerard Bulter, as the king of Huns.

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