Category Eastern Eurasia

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Delhi Devastated: How Timur Crushed India’s Capital

When a fully-fledged Timurid army swoops into India with tens of thousands of horsemen and camels, only to be met with armored war elephants, death and devastation are sure to follow.

November 16, 2022

So… Did The Mongols Manage To Conquer ‘Nam?

The mighty Mongol army tried to invade Vietnam on multiple occasions but had great difficulty bringing the country to heel.

July 5, 2022

Whores Aren’t Free – The Downfall of the Liao Dynasty

For centuries, the Khitans ruled Northern China as the Liao dynasty. But their oppression and rape of Manchurian women sired a rebellion that would come to haunt them.

March 1, 2022
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How India Fell To Islam: Prince Prithviraj’s Problem

Equestrian statue of prince Prithviray III Chauhan

It fell upon Prithviraj Chauhan to keep India's gates closed to surging Afghan attacks. But the stubborn sultan of the northern invaders turned out to be a major problem for the prince.

November 26, 2021
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The Myth and the Merchant: Following The Fascinating Footsteps of Marco Polo’s Travels

A mosaic picture of Marco Polo from the Palazzo Tursi, Genova

Marco Polo went to the edge of the medieval world. His tale is rather sketchy at times, but his claim that he served the Mongol khan in the East for years is probably true.

November 12, 2021
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The Bridge That Bleeds: The Poet vs. The Prince

The famous poet Poeun was forced to choose between aggressive revolutionaries and loyalty to the old regime. A bridge now in North Korea still commemorates his fate.

September 27, 2021
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The Controversial Hero Who Ate His Own Girlfriend: Zhang Xun

Chinese general Zhang Xun was steadfast and untiring in his loyalty to the imperial regime. As a result, he was prepared to make great - and extreme - sacrifices.