Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Articles by Mike Cohen
How Combat Stress Disorders Were Recognized and Treated in Ancient GreeceThe many brutal symptoms of combat disorders faced by ancient Greek solders were documented by many historians and physicians.
What Happened During the Columbian Exchange?The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of ideas, diseases, cultures, crops, and populations between the so-called ‘New’ World and the ‘Old’ World.
The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of ideas, diseases, cultures, crops, and populations between the so-called ‘New’ World and the ‘Old’ World.
How Did Manichaeism Rise?Manichaeism, a major gnostic religion started by Persian prophet Mani, spread throughout vast swathes of Asia, Africa, and Europe in the 3rd century CE.
Manichaeism, a major gnostic religion started by Persian prophet Mani, spread throughout vast swathes of Asia, Africa, and Europe in the 3rd century CE.
What Was the Impact of the Viking Raids on Irish Monasticism?The shocking violence of Viking raids caused gradual, yet significant changes in Irish monasticism.
The shocking violence of Viking raids caused gradual, yet significant changes in Irish monasticism.
How Did the Han and Tang Dynasties Help Establish the Silk Road?The Silk Road spanned from about 138 BCE to around 1453 CE and enabled the flow of trade items and cultures between North Africa, parts of the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
The Silk Road spanned from about 138 BCE to around 1453 CE and enabled the flow of trade items and cultures between North Africa, parts of the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
The Rise of the Good vs. Bad God ConceptThe concept of good vs bad God arose gradually as an alternative to complex polytheistic religious belief, with roots in ancient Persia.
5 Classic Quotes from Ancient History Everyone Should KnowSome of the world’s best known quotes can be traced back to ancient history, when leading figures made critical decisions or groundbreaking discoveries.
Some of the world’s best known quotes can be traced back to ancient history, when leading figures made critical decisions or groundbreaking discoveries.
What Warfare Tactics Were Used in Ancient Greece?In Ancient Greece, warfare was at the center of political life for the famous city-states.
Why Did Operation Barbarossa Fail in World War II?Operation Barbarossa was among the first major losses that Adolf Hitler suffered in World War II and was a major turning point in the war.
Operation Barbarossa was among the first major losses that Adolf Hitler suffered in World War II and was a major turning point in the war.
The Byzantine Navy Playbook that Secured an EmpireThe Byzantine Empire’s navy was revered in the Mediterranean Sea. At the time, the empire prioritized controlling the sea to ensure its own survival.
Inside Anyang and the Rise of the Shang DynastyThe Shang dynasty is thought to have emerged around 1600 BCE and declined about 1046 BCE.
The Shang dynasty is thought to have emerged around 1600 BCE and declined about 1046 BCE.
How Did the Plague of Justinian Reshape the Byzantine Empire?The Plague of Justinian is believed to have originated in the port of Pelusium in Lower Egypt and then spread across the entire Mediterranean basin.
The Plague of Justinian is believed to have originated in the port of Pelusium in Lower Egypt and then spread across the entire Mediterranean basin.