For centuries, the Mongol Empire has captivated historians and storytellers alike with its unparalleled rise and swift decline. This was a civilization forged in the harsh conditions of the Mongolian ...

An illustration from a medieval French manuscript depicts the Polo brothers’ meeting with Kublai Khan. Credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France. This year marks the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The Mongol Empire started in 1206 when the warlord ...

An illustration, based on a 15th century author’s imagining, of the court of the Great Khan in the 1200s. Credit: National Library of France On January 4, 1254, a French monk named William of Rubruck ...