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Attila the Hun: life of the week

Attila the Hun: life of the week

Few historical figures have reputations quite as diabolical as that of Attila the Hun. Miles Russell explains Attila's astonishing life and legacy.

Spencer Mizen

Published: March 31, 2026 at 9:45 AM

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Few historical figures have reputations quite as diabolical as that of Attila the Hun. This nomadic leader pitched up on the edge of the Roman empire in the fifth century AD, and spread terror and chaos so effectively that he came to be dubbed the ‘Scourge of God’. But was he really all that bad? Miles Russell talks to Spencer Mizen about Attila's astonishing life and legacy.

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Spencer MizenSenior production editor

Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine