Matt Whittaker

During the late 7th century, the Arab-Byzantine conflict culminated in the Arabs crossing the Bosporus Straits twice and besieging Constantinople.

More mystery than fact shroud the circumstances of Genghis Khan’s death. The date of his death isn’t questioned; only the circumstances and rumors surrounding this event are.

1227 marked the year Genghis Khan passed. The Empire he built spanned 23 million square kilometers. He also fathered hundreds of offspring, fueling many myths.

The Islamic Golden Age was a monumentally significant period in history, when significant intellectual and academic breakthroughs were made.

Just how many descendents did the almighty Mongolian leader leave behind? Incredibly, the answer might span into the millions.

There is no doubt that Genghis Khan is one of history’s most significant figures. But how tall was Genghis Khan, given all the myths and mysteries wrapped around him?

History’s biggest war snagged Italy on June 10, 1940. Though strong on the surface, Italy faced a host of issues that handicapped Mussolini’s ambitions of a new Roman Empire.

The late 13th-century Mongol juggernaut reigned as the world’s unyielding force. Yet Imperial Japan remained beyond reach, defeating Kublai Khan’s forces twice in 1274 and 1281.