Episode #159- How Should We Remember Attila the Hun? (Part III)

In this episode of "Our Fake History," the host, Sebastian Major, concludes a three-part series on Attila the Hun by exploring his military campaigns and lasting reputation. The episode begins by recounting the story of Saint Ursula and her 11,000 martyred virgins, highlighting Attila's role as a stock character in Christian hagiographies. The narrative then shifts to Attila's military strategies, particularly his invasion of Gaul, spurred by a plea from Honoria, the sister of the Western Roman Emperor. The episode details key events such as the siege of Orleans, the Battle of the Catalonian Plains, and Attila's subsequent invasion of Italy, including the famous meeting with Pope Leo I. The episode concludes with an analysis of Attila's death and its impact on the Hunnic Empire, as well as a discussion on how Attila should be remembered, balancing his role as a conqueror with his diplomatic and political skills.