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 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.
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 Did the Black Death Change the Feudal System in Europe?Feudalism shaped medieval life in Europe for hundreds of years. However, it was decimated by the Black Death, along with other factors.
Feudalism shaped medieval life in Europe for hundreds of years. However, it was decimated by the Black Death, along with other factors.
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.
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 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.
The 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.