Mongols

THINGS

Today, we think of barbarians as uncivilized brutes, but when dealing with the various historical groups that have been called barbarians, this isn't always the case. Throughout history, many empire builders used the label of "barbarian" to...

THINGS

The first and last time Eurasia was united from China to the Black Sea was during the reign of the Mongol Empire. Though short-lived, the Mongols set the foundation of political possibility in Eurasia through...

FACTS

Today, we think of barbarians as uncivilized brutes, but when dealing with the various historical groups that have been called barbarians, this isn't always the case. Throughout history, many empire builders used the label of "barbarian" to...



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