Genghis Khan’s military campaigns were vast and ruthless. The Mongols first turned their attention to China, then ruled by the Jin Dynasty. By 1215, Genghis Khan had captured the Jin capital of Zhongdu (modern-day Beijing). This victory marked the beginning of the Mongol expansion into China,

The Mongols are one of the most famous and fearsome peoples in world history, known for their vast empire that stretched across much of Eurasia in the 13th and 14th centuries. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his descendants, the Mongols created the largest contiguous empire in history, dram

As Christianity spread, it gradually absorbed and replaced many local traditions. Pagan festivals, rituals, and symbols were often reinterpreted through a Christian lens. For example, the winter solstice celebrations became associated with Christmas, and spring fertility festivals were transformed i

One of the key drivers of Christianization was the work of missionaries. These devout men and women, often monks or priests, traveled to remote and pagan areas to spread the Christian faith. Some of the most famous include: Saint Patrick, who converted much of Ireland in the 5th century.