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25 Incredible Facts About the Famous Genghis Khan

During his lifetime, his empire stretched across much of Eurasia - he tended to crush any opposition to his conquests, terrifying commoners who knew that he was coming their way. Nevertheless, there's a lot more to the man than just being a bloodthirsty conqueror.

Learn the Curious Details Found in Famous Artworks

Unknown, The Bayeux Tapestry (c. 1077 or after) This 70m long embroidery tells the story of the Norman Conquest in amazing detail. In this excerpt, for example, one can admire the precision and attention to detail of the seamstresses that created this masterpiece.

Armored History: 10 Most Important Tanks of WWII

Panzer III Panzerkampfwagens were central to the Nazi conquests over much of Europe during the first part of the war. The Panzer III was a medium tank, developed in the 1930s in Germany.

The Ancient Maya - Cutting-Edge Tech Reveals Shocking News

The Maya ruled over this region for almost a thousand years - approximately from 750 BC until 1667, the end of the Spanish conquest. We know very little about this ancient civilization - for which the rainforest may be partly to blame.

Journey Along 1,794 Kilometers of The Great Canal in China

The construction of the Grand Canal was initiated by King Fu Chai, who ruled China in the 4th century BCE and planned to lead his troops to the north of the country on a journey of conquest.

Step Inside Some of the World's Most Stunning Mosques

Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain Built on the site of an early Christian basilica following the Muslim conquest of Spain. Ur was completed in 987, before being returned to use as a church in 1236.

These Were the Most Fearsome Warriors In Human History

Its soldiers were also extremely loyal - those who marched alongside Alexander the Great on his 20,000-mile conquest were unpaid and went with him purely on the basis of being able to fight alongside him. 4.

You’d Be Shocked at How These Common Words Were Pronounced

From the moment Vikings took over the north of England and until the Norman Conquest, Old Norse was commonly heard throughout the streets of cities like York, where it intermingled with the local English dialects, a process made easy by the fact both languages were related and shared some mutual intelligibility

Wow! This Sunken Ship is the Holy Grail of Shipwrecks!

Many contend that since much of the wealth aboard the ship resulted from the conquest of the Americas, it ought not leave Colombia, while others suggest that other nations might still be entitled to a share of the treasure, based on historical arguments that a lot of Spanish cargo in the late 17 th century

Learn All About the 7 Ancient Greek Types of Love

The focus is more on fun and it is sometimes also on conquest, with no strings attached. These types of relationships are casual, undemanding and uncomplicated. But they can be very long-lasting. This type of love works best when both parties are mature and self-sufficient.

10 Majestic Medieval Castles You Have to See

Conwy Castle, Wales, United Kingdom [related_articles] Built by Edward the first during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century, this 8 tower castle is the most expensive building made during this English king's days.

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

The Women (1939) This 1939 comedy of manners takes viewers into the opulent world of New York City's elite, where social status and romantic conquests reign supreme. An all-female cast, a remarkable feat for its time, brings a series of interconnected stories to life.

Take a Bite Out of Italy With Our Foodie's Travel Guide

It is separated from mainland Italy by the narrowest strip of water, and yet it has its own language (Sicilian, or Siculo) that isn’t intelligible for native Italian-speakers, and like its neighboring Calabria, it too has been the subject of many conquests by Arabs, Normans, and others.

6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings

a majority-French population and a ruling class of Norsemen (or, put another way, “Normans”), who quickly adopted the language and many of the customs of their French neighbors, but in one thing they remained staunchly Norse: the Normans loved raiding, they loved maritime adventures and they loved conquest

See 21 Great Photos That Showcase the Wonders of Our World

The conquest of Egypt was one of the important objectives of the French campaign in the Middle East in the 18th century. This is a picture of Buzz Aldrin, an Apollo astronaut and the second man to walk on the moon, during the Apollo 11 mission on, July 20, 1969.

Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech

To understand why all English speakers understand and use so many French words, we’ll need to go back to 1066AD, the year of the Norman conquest of England. During this time, France ruled over England for almost a century, and French was the language of the court and the nobility.