Did You Know? Alexander the Great Was a Huge Fan of the Trojan War Epics!
In 334 BC, Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, began his war against the Persian Empire.
History
World and Asian history explained simply — empires, people and turning points, by The Wild Chronicles.
The “Telegony”, the Sequel to the Odyssey, Should Be Fan Fiction
Someone commented that the “Telegony”, the sequel to the Odyssey, should be fan fiction. I laughed, and I'll explain why they think so.
Did You Know? The Trojan War Was Told in 8 Epics, but Only 2 Survive Today: the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey”
Did you know that the full story of the Trojan War was actually told through 8 epics?
The Battle of Taierzhuang: China's Stalingrad, "Retreat = Death", and Its First Victory over Japan
The Battle of Taierzhuang opened on 15 March 1938, when Japanese forces pursuing the Chinese army from the Shanghai-Nanjing front clashed near the city.
Why Is Bengal Split in Two? Bangladesh and West Bengal (India)
Many know Bangladesh was once East Pakistan, but did you know the land called Bengal itself was divided into two parts as well?
The Bangladesh War of Independence: Dawn of Bengal
A few months ago I wrote about Operation Searchlight. Here is a short recap, and then the war that followed.
"Operation Searchlight": The Tragedy That Killed Millions of Bangladeshis
Bangladesh is known today as one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a fascinating language and culture of its own.
A Short History of Andorra: The Tiny Nation That Escaped Being Swallowed by France and Spain
Andorra is a tiny country hidden in the Pyrenees in southern Europe, bordering Spain and France.
Clash of the Steppe Horse Tribes: The World Nomad Games
We know the Olympics and SEA Games, but there is also a great sporting festival of the horse-riding nomad tribes of Central Asia.
"No Reincarnation Without the Chinese Government's Permission": A Strange Law That Really Exists
"No reincarnation without government permission." This is no joke; it is a law actually enforced in China, with the full title:
Mongols in the Land of the Dragon: The Decline of an Ethnic Group Amid China's Centralization
When people mention "the Mongols", many think of Genghis Khan's mighty empire, which once ruled half the continent.
Cham: The Sacred Ritual of Vajrayana Buddhism
Cham, called Tsam by the Mongolians, is a sacred masked dance ritual in Vajrayana Buddhism.