Despite their reputation for conquest, the Mongols were remarkably tolerant when it came to religion. From Islam and Christianity to Buddhism and Daoism, they allowed diverse beliefs to flourish ...

The Mongol Empire emerged in the 13th century under the leadership of Genghis Khan, born Temujin in 1162. In just a few decades, they conquered more land than any empire before or since. Their ...

Tomato Soup's manga, A Witch’s Life in Mongol, is being adapted into a TV anime by Science SARU, renowned for DEVILMAN crybaby. Set in the 13th century, the story follows Fatima, a former slave ...

Tom Johnson mentions Edward III ’s assertion in 1340 that he was king of France (LRB, 20 February). English and subsequently British monarchs somewhat outrageously included king or queen of France in ...

While there have been countless empires throughout history, a few stand out as great due to their size, strength, and the extent of time they maintained control. These are the most powerful empires in ...

It is commonly believed that Delhi was destroyed and rebuilt seven times over a span of 1,000 years. From the Tomars, the original inhabitants of the region since around the 8th century, to the ...

The Mongol Empire’s relationship with the popes reached a peak in the latter 13th century. These remarkable relationships helped Mongol diplomacy to set foot in Europe, expanding exchanges and ...

The largest country in the world today is Russia, with about 11% of the global landmass. It was far exceeded by the British Empire, which at its height controlled about a fourth of the world’s ...

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — A towering statue of Genghis Khan dominates the landscape of rolling plains and endless skies outside Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar. The leader of the Mongols ...