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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 13 MIN

Who was Attila the Hun?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Imagine a warrior so fearsome that the mighty Roman Empire paid him 2,100 pounds of solid gold—the weight of a great white shark—every single year just to leave them alone! Meet Attila the Hun, the leader nicknamed the "Scourge of God." In this exciting episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn uncover the wild and dramatic story of the ancient world's most terrifying conqueror! Did you know the Huns were nomadic warriors who practically lived on their horses? They even ate and slept while in the saddle! Join us as we learn how Attila claimed to wield the mythical Sword of Mars, demanded half of the Roman Empire as a wedding gift, and clashed with a brilliant general who knew all his secrets. Plus, find out how Attila's army accidentally helped build the famous floating city of Venice, and discover the surprisingly un-scary way he finally met his end (spoiler alert: it involves a massive nosebleed!). Saddle up for an epic journey back to the crumbling days of the Roman Empire!

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Imagine a warrior so fearsome that the mighty Roman Empire paid him 2,100 pounds of solid gold—the weight of a great white shark—every single year just to leave them alone! Meet Attila the Hun, the leader nicknamed the "Scourge of God." In this exciting episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn uncover the wild and dramatic story of the ancient world's most terrifying conqueror! Did you know the Huns were nomadic warriors who practically lived on their horses? They even ate and slept wh...

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