Peace but also conflicts that occurred between the Sikh Gurus and the Mughal rulers who were contemporaneous...
Middle Ages
Christianity did not immediately win the hearts and minds of the people of Europe. Introduction Religion in...
Saint Gregory the Illuminator or Enlightener established Christianity as the official religion of ancient Armenia. By Mark...
Greece, the ‘cradle of western civilization’, is home to a large number of spectacular sites from the...
The glory of the Umayyads was not to last. Introduction The Dome of the Rock. The Great...
An accomplished diplomat, gifted military commander, and ruthless overlord. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction William the Conqueror (c....
The medieval period is often described as the “time of ignorance and superstition”. The king, his knights,...
Designed at human scale, Chinese gardens are meant to be comfortable, intriguing, and pleasing at every turn....
Genghis Khan built the foundations of an empire which would ultimately control one-fifth of the globe. By...
By Saurav Ranjan Datta Introduction The Rashtrakuta Dynasty ruled parts of South India from the 8th to the 10th century CE....
The Pratiharas were known chiefly for their patronage of art, sculpture, and temple-building. By Dr. Avantika LalHistorian,...
Ever wondered about the origin of universities? If so, this article is going to be of interest...
Several of the martial arts which became popular in medieval Japan were introduced from China. By Mark...
Feudalism (hoken seido) began to be widespread in Japan from the beginning of the Kamakura Period (1185-1333...
Ancient Rome and its empire had the concept of asylum at its heart. Its legacy provided inspiration...
Buddhism in Japan has been practiced since its official introduction by monks in 552 CE. By Mark...
Most traditional religions in Africa have developed at the local level and are unique to a particular...
The most notable ruler of this dynasty was its last ruler, Emperor Harshavardhana (or Harsha). Introduction The...
The trade of gold in West Africa goes back to antiquity. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction West Africa...
Exploring how British Library maps chart the evolution of man’s understanding of the earth and cosmos. Introduction...
Originally published by Newberry Digital Collections for the Classroom, 09.26.2017, Newberry Library, republished with permission for educational,...
Many exaggerated claims have been made concerning the effects and consequences of the crusades on life in...
What were the motivating factors for crusaders, from the Pope to the humblest warrior? By Mark CartwrightHistorian...
His restructuring of the state would establish the social and political norms which endured in Japan until...
The was a busy period of development and population growth. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction The medieval period...
How did the Ottomans shape the political and religious history of early modern Europe? Originally published by...
So-called heresies offered the opportunity for religious expression outside of the narrowly defined and self-serving precepts of...
The Donation of Constantine was most likely written, and almost certainly used, to coerce Pepin the Short...
The Varangians were probably as shocking a sight to Byzantine enemies as tanks would have been to...
The European Middle Ages were a time of tremendous creativity and innovation, setting the stage for what...