empires

PEOPLE

No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.

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Lasting until the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is perhaps the most misunderstood and underappreciated empire in world history. The Ottoman Empire’s reign connected the East to the West, and the Middle Ages with...

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Lasting until the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is perhaps the most misunderstood and underappreciated empire in world history. The Ottoman Empire’s reign connected the East to the West, and the Middle Ages with...

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When it comes to empires, one of the most famous is probably the British Empire—which lasted from 1583 to 1997. And while 414 years might seem like a long time—when it comes to empires, it's merely a drop in the bucket. The British Empire didn't last long enough to make our top 40. But these did...

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Though perhaps not as well known as other historical empires, for nearly 300 years the Mughal Empire ruled over the Indian Subcontinent, and their rule would have an enormous effect on the history and culture of South...

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Though perhaps not as well known as other historical empires, for nearly 300 years the Mughal Empire ruled over the Indian Subcontinent, and their rule would have an enormous effect on the history and culture of South...



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