Matt Whittaker

The late 13th-century Mongol juggernaut reigned as the world’s unyielding force. Yet Imperial Japan remained beyond reach, defeating Kublai Khan’s forces twice in 1274 and 1281.

Sicily was a key point for trade during the 11th century, earning it the moniker as the ‘crossroads of the Mediterranean’.

The invention of paper as a medium for writing was a revolutionary breakthrough that altered the course of human culture.

Remarkable discoveries were made during the Islamic Golden Age, which laid the foundation for the study of physics as we know it.

Isaac Asimov was one of the most prolific and successful science fiction authors of the entire 20th century.

Until the early 13th century, nothing existed like the Mongols. Bursting out of Mongolia, these unmatched horse warriors spread from Asia’s coasts to the edges of Europe.

The three Seminole Wars erupted in Florida during the early 19th century, a battle fought between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida.

Incredibly, camels played a vital role in the Old West; with their hardy constitutions they became the ideal companions in arid, desert regions.