A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ATTILA

Tue, 11 Apr '23
Hun from whom Dracula claims to be descended, in Bram Stoker's "Dracula"
Mon, 10 Apr '23
Fifth-century leader of the Huns
Fri, 7 Oct '22
Foe of the Roman Empire
Wed, 4 May '22
Feared fifth-century ruler
Mon, 27 Sep '21
___ the Hun
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Fifth-century conqueror defeated in the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains
Sat, 3 Jul '21
Verdi opera set during the fifth century