During the 13th century, the Mongols stormed onto the world stage to create one of the largest empires the world had ever seen. Despite their reputation for barbarity, the way they approached both warfare and governance was highly calculated and organized. The Mongols fostered a cult of fear based on their military prowess and […]

The Mughals were a Muslim empire that expanded from the modern regions of north Afghanistan to Bangladesh at its height in the 17th century. They were tolerant towards other cultures and religions, spoke Persian in their court system, and were one of the wealthiest empires in the Indian subcontinent. Lasting over several centuries, from […]

In the Arthurian legends, King Arthur famously fought 12 battles against the Anglo-Saxons, culminating in the historically important Battle of Badon. Years later, he fought against his nephew, Mordred, at the tragic Battle of Camlann. However, there are some obscure references to another one of King Arthur’s battles which has mostly been forgotten today. […]

The art of the mysterious Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch provoked a centuries-long obsession with its strange symbolism and unusual form. Not much is known about Bosch’s early years, and for that reason, the media is filled with all sorts of speculations. However, art historians managed to learn at least something about the artist’s early […]

The Black Death, was a destructive 14th century plague that affected people in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It killed millions and caused great changes to societies. Reports suggest that the malady killed between 30 and 60 percent of Europe’s population, leading to a social collapse in many of the affected regions.   Later […]