THE HUNS Cranial modification - The Huns had been practicing elongation of children’s skulls for years, as a way to unify their people. They also required those they conquered, including the crumbling Roman Empire, to do the same to their children–and many complied. This was a common practice among various nomadic groups, including the Huns, Scythians, Sarmatians, Alans, and others. In Europe, the frequency of this practice increased after the arrival of the Huns The Huns - First appeared on the