Kidarites were a nomadic people from Altai Mountains. Named after their ruler Kidara, who ruled from 350 to 385. First appeared in coins from mid-4th century in Balkh. Initially served as vassals of Kushan Empire
Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD under weak emperors. Visigoths attacked Rome in 410, followed by Vandals' occupation of Carthage. Western Empire's eastern frontier collapsed in 406. Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain after 440
Jesuit missionaries began studying Chinese in 16th century Europe. De Guinness's 18th century work used Jesuit translations to study Turks. Huns spread terror in Central Europe through unfamiliar battle tactics
Hiung nu nomads formed first constitutional unit in modern Mongolia around 1200 BC. Hun kingdom established under Chinese exile's influence. Nomads harassed Eastern Asia for centuries before unification
Age of Empires 2 released in 1999 and remains popular over two decades. 2019 remastered version features 4K graphics and additional content. Game offers 45 civilizations with unique abilities and mechanics
Huns appeared in Europe around 370 AD, conquering Goths and Alans. First major attacks on Eastern Roman Empire began in 395. Huns initially allied with Western Roman Empire against Germanics