Genghis Khan and his powerful cavalry The legendary ... a means of transport—they are lifelong companions, warriors, and symbols of pride. Even in today’s modern world, the spirit of Mongolia ...

It came to a point where having a cat became a status symbol. Cats became a staple ... ensured that these precious writings survived. Genghis Khan and his Mongol warriors weren't known for their ...

Eugene Tssui loves to feel like a kid again. A man of many talents, Tssui (pronounced “sway”) established himself as an ...

From ancient conquerors to modern revolutionaries, Iran has produced figures who've shaped history. Join us as we explore the ...

Reputedly founded by Genghis Khan in 1220, on a site where he had ... where a sculpted silver tree stood as a symbol of prosperity. Alas, when Kublai Khan moved the capital to Xanadu in 1260 ...

The toga was a status symbol to be worn by Roman citizens only (foreigners ... womb of Olympias before she gave birth to Alexander the Great (pictured), while Genghis Khan's mother was supposedly ...

Babur, descendent of Genghis Khan, combined strength and courage with ... s successor Jahan who commissioned the Taj Mahal, a symbol of stability, power and confidence. The Badshahi Mosque in ...

Again, there are instructive parallels with Tamerlane, a figure for years vilified by the Soviets, but latterly resurrected by independent Uzbekistan as symbol of the new nation. Hero worship of ...