: Attila unified the various Hunnic tribes and extorted massive amounts of gold from the Eastern Roman Empire through relentless raids and heavy tributes .
: A year later, Attila invaded northern Italy, sacking cities like Aquileia and Milan before retreating after a meeting with Pope Leo I. Society and Culture Das Hunnenreich
Hunnic society was characterized by a warrior elite and a nomadic lifestyle that adapted to include conquered agricultural populations. : Attila unified the various Hunnic tribes and
: Recent archaeogenomic studies suggest a genetic link between the European Huns and the Xiongnu Empire of the Mongolian steppe. Attila invaded northern Italy