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
What World-Changing Inventions Did the Han and Tang Dynasties Export to the West on the Silk Road?The Han and Tang dynasties changed global history by introducing new tools to the world.
How Did Manichaeism Spread to China?Within four centuries, Manichaeism had spread from Roman North Africa to the Chinese Empire.
Within four centuries, Manichaeism had spread from Roman North Africa to the Chinese Empire.
5 Ways Medieval Castles Were Used to Control Society and EconomyMedieval castles were not simply fortresses for refuge; they also played a key role in economic and political control.
Medieval castles were not simply fortresses for refuge; they also played a key role in economic and political control.
What Happened to Pablo Escobar?Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug trafficker from Colombia who founded the Medellin cartel.
Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug trafficker from Colombia who founded the Medellin cartel.
How Did Justinian’s Plague Affect the Byzantine Army?Justinian’s Plague reached the Byzantine Army in the mid-6th century CE, causing a devastating loss of life.
Justinian’s Plague reached the Byzantine Army in the mid-6th century CE, causing a devastating loss of life.
How Did the Viking Interaction Influence Irish Art?Following the raids of 795 CE, the Viking arrival in Ireland led to a significant change in Irish art.
Why Did Roman and Sasanian Empires Fear Manichaeism?Both the Roman and Sasanian Empires launched fierce campaigns against Manichaeism to prevent it from gaining popularity in their territories.
Both the Roman and Sasanian Empires launched fierce campaigns against Manichaeism to prevent it from gaining popularity in their territories.
What Were the Strategic Advantages of Medieval Castles in Wars?Medieval castles were essentially fortresses and a part of military defensive strategies. They were especially prevalent from the 11th to the 15th centuries.
Why Was Manichaeism the Biggest Rival to Early Christianity?Manichaeism was a religion that started in the Persian Empire in the 3rd century CE that became a serious rival to early Christianity.
Manichaeism was a religion that started in the Persian Empire in the 3rd century CE that became a serious rival to early Christianity.
What Are the Most Popular Types of Creation Myths?Throughout human history, people have developed foundational narratives in an attempt to justify social orders and derive some sense of meaning from life.
How Did the Greek Mercenary Change Warfare Tactics?The later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
The later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
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.
The many brutal symptoms of combat disorders faced by ancient Greek solders were documented by many historians and physicians.