In 1258, the Mongol Empire unleashed one of the most devastating sieges in history, bringing down the heart of the Islamic ...

The period between the fall of the Khitan Empire (c. 1125 AD) and the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in 1206 AD has historically been confusing and poorly documented. While historical ...

Could the Mongols have conquered Europe if not for the death of the great khan? In this documentary, we explore the military ...

In the 1200s, European rulers trembled before Mongol forces sacking their cities. But then the army withdrew—the reason why is still up for debate.

Monumental in size and boldly illustrated, the Great Mongol Shahnama is the most celebrated of all medieval Persian manuscripts. Considered Iran’s national epic, the Shahnama (Book of kings) was ...