1. Attila the Hun

2. Background:
Born on the steppes of Eastern Europe (present-day Hungary).
Shared power with his brother Bleda amongst the Huns

3. Attila and Bleda Hired mercenaries by the Romans.
Eradicated barbarian groups such as the Burgundians and tribes of Visigoths.

4. Destruction of Naissus
Threatened Rome and its allies.

5. Attila’s Reign of Terror
The river near Naissus ran red with blood.
Bones littered the river banks.

6. The Empire of Attila

7. Constantinople
The richest city in the Eastern Roman Empire

9. Attila’s Blackmail 6,000 lbs. of gold to leave the city alone.
Orchestrated by Theodosius II

10. Attila demanded more of Theodosius II
Attila demanded that the deserters within the walls of Constantinople be returned to him.
Additional bribes taken for the next twelve years.

11. Attila murdered his brother Bleda
The event took place as Bleda was hunting and never returned.

12. Attila Vs. The Roman Army
1st battle occurred at the Utus and Danube Rivers.

13. Attila’s Victory over the Romans
1.) Archers broke up the Roman ranks.
2.) Use of lassos and nets
3.) Undisciplined Roman soldiers.

16. Attila’s Final Battle: Chalons 451 A.D.

17. Attila Vs. Flavius Aetius (& Theodoric)

18. Attila’s First Loss in Battle.

19. Attila’s Death at age 47.
Died of a nosebleed/ ruptured vein (embolism) on his wedding night.

20. Ancients Behaving Badly Psychograph
Comparable to a drug lord.
Has a total disregard for human life.
Shows high levels of terrorism, extortion, low creativity, and many psychopathic behaviors.