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The Silk Road’s Forgotten Master: Attila’s Hunnic Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Huns shaped the Silk Road not as destroyers but as masters of a new trade order. They dive into Attila’s rise, his negotiations with the Eastern Roman Empire, and the Treaty of Margus that forced Rome to pay tribute. Lucas explains how the Huns collected massive amounts of gold and silk, which they redistributed across their vast network. The discussion covers the Battle of the Utus (447 AD), Attila’s campaign into Gaul, and the mysterious death that ended his empire. They also touch on the Huns’ role in facilitating trade between the steppe…
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