The brand new six-part history docuseries, Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols, premieres on National Geographic Thursday, May 1 at 9/8c. The new National Geographic docuseries brings to ...

A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation ...

Some recent restrictions placed on historical books, museum exhibits, and academic discourse have brought renewed attention to the Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to rewrite history, control the ...

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Mongol rulers shook up Chinese society as Silk Road trade routes thrived, paper money became common and China’s influence in ...

Genghis Khan and Emperor Kublai Khan statue on Khan Mountain inn Holingol, Tongliao City CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images EXCLUSIVE: A documentary charting an expedition to the ancient capital ...

A descendant of Genghis Khan no longer walks the campus of the University of Miami. Earlier this month, Thomas R. Robinson, an associate professor of accounting, caused a sensation when a DNA test ...

In the 1200s, European rulers trembled before Mongol forces sacking their cities. But then the army withdrew—the reason why is still up for debate. The Mongols besieged the city of Vladimir during ...

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Ghenghis Khan in combat. Miniature from Jami' al-tawarikh (Universal History), c. 1430 - Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images Tourists who fly to Mongolia’s capital may be surprised to find ...