Why Genghis Khan Owed His Empire to Horses
At the dawn of the 13th century, as Genghis Khan forged the largest contiguous land…
Settlers on the Island of Fire
The Norse settlement of Iceland is one of the most dramatic and well-documented episodes of the Viking…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to Visit in Norway and Iceland
The most interesting places to visit in no particular order are: Historical Museum Oslo, Norway…
The Ruthless Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor
In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, few figures are as controversial, enigmatic, and influential…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to see in Denmark
For dark age history enthusiasts, Denmark offers a rich tapestry of sites that bring the Viking…
The End of Roman Britain
In the early fifth century, the Roman Empire, once the unchallenged master of the Mediterranean…
Ethiopia After the Fall of Rome: A Millennium of Power and Faith
Ethiopia, perched on the Horn of Africa, boasts one of the world’s most continuous and…
Dark Age Ireland Before The Vikings
By the late-4th century, around the time that the Roman legions were abandoning neighboring Britain,…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places To See In Ireland
1. Glendalough, County Wicklow A gem of early Christian monastic settlements, Glendalough was founded in…
The World Changing Conquests of the Rashidun Caliphs
The Rashidun Caliphate (632-661 CE) stands as one of the most transformative periods in world…
The Eastern Roman-Persian Wars: An Epic Struggle for the Ancient World
Introduction For over six centuries, two ancient superpowers the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) and Persian (Sasanian)…
Visiting The Dark Ages: Places To See In Britain
1. Sutton Hoo (Suffolk, England) A flagship Anglo‑Saxon archaeological site, Sutton Hoo holds the remains…
The Final Showdown: How the Battle of Largs Marked the End of the Viking Era in Scotland
The Battle of Largs, which took place on October 2, 1263, was a significant event…
The Legend of St. George: From Martyr to Dragon-Slayer
Few legends have traveled as far and wide, or evolved as dramatically, as that of…
The Golden Age of Islam and then the Mongols Came
The Abbasid Caliphate stands as one of the most influential and transformative empires in world…
