Huns

Cultural  

1. A tribe from western Asia who conquered much of central and eastern Europe during the fifth century. The Huns were known for their cruelty and destructiveness.

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The British frequently referred to German soldiers as “Huns” during World War I and World War II as a way of emphasizing their supposed brutality.

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"She was a bit taken aback and said, 'Darling, nuns can't wear pretty clothes'. So I said, 'Well, I'll be an actress then.'"

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“I love living with the girls. They keep me young,” Sister Rita, one of the nuns, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Groups of traditional dancers performed, as crowds including red robed monks and nuns watched the ceremony in India's northern hilltown of Dharamshala.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In the 1990s, Italian luxury fashion brand Krizia’s collection included women wearing cassock-like dresses, while Italian fashion designer Stefano Pilati’s 2010 line for Yves Saint Laurent played on the attire of Catholic nuns.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“Runako was so clever! After we left Zimbabwe, her headmaster sent a letter to our village. ‘I have spoken to the nuns at the Catholic school,’ he wrote.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer