The Mongol Empire originated in the Eastern Steppe in 1206. Traditionally the Mongols were nomadic, herding large flocks of animals in Mongolia, and were highly skilled horsemen, wrote Marie ...

The Mongol Empire embodied all of those tensions, turning them into the second-largest kingdom of all time. At its peak, the Mongol Empire covered the most contiguous territory in history.

A March 8 shootout between two rival motorcycle gangs, the Mongols and Warlocks, led to about 30 arrests four months later.

Could the Mongols have conquered Europe if not for the death of the great khan? In this documentary, we explore the military power of the Mongol Empire and the defenses of medieval Europe. Find out ...

The Mongol Empire emerged in the 13th century under the leadership of Genghis Khan, born Temujin in 1162. In just a few decades, they conquered more land than any empire before or since.

Ultimately, the Mongol Empire did not remain unified, falling into civil war after the death of Möngke Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, in 1259. Additional resources.

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 Mongolian Empire's stunning rise to power reveals how one technological development provided a literal stepping point for a new style of warfare—one that could not be resisted by any ...