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 centur ...

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 ...

It is the third-largest empire in history, only falling behind the British and Mongol empires. At its most powerful, the Russian Empire controlled parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Its legacy inspired Subhash Chandra Bose’s rallying cry of 'Dilli Chalo' for justice and the fight to dethrone the British Empire. Today, as the capital of the world’s largest democracy, Delhi ...

Marco Polo, while the most famous today, was just one of many emissaries bridging Medieval Europe and the Mongol Empire.

However, the Mongol Empire, established in 1206 by Genghis Khan, was the largest contiguous land empire, at about 17% of the planet’s total landmass.