Nomads of the Great Steppe — conquerors of China
Screex Is Kublai Khan the Mongol great Khan or the Chinese emperor? (Part One).The fifth and last great Mongol Khan Kublai Khan was born in 1215. He became the founder of…
Turks — how nomadic tribes built a mighty state
Turkey is one of the most ancient states, and its history is connected with other civilizations that influenced the formation of the people of this country, the Turks. The Turkish…
Kalmyks are a separate people of the Kalmyk steppes
The history of the Kalmyks is inextricably linked with the past of Russia, it allows us to better understand this people, to feel their values and ideals. More than three…
Sunyu — where did this unknown people disappear to?
In ancient times, many nomadic tribes lived in the vast steppe expanses of modern Mongolia and the northern regions of China. Each of them suffered its own fate. Some gained…
What did the army of the Mongol Khan Batu eat?
There are too many supporters of alternative history in our time. However, they did not appear yesterday or today – there was no Internet before, so the "alternative scientists" were…
Massageti — the story of a warlike people from Central Asia
Researchers believe that “massagetes" is a collective name, and it is difficult to argue with this. In ancient times, the best solution to the problem, the opportunity to fight back…
Xiongnu nomads forced the Chinese to build the famous wall
The Xiongnu are one of the most famous nomadic peoples of antiquity. They inhabited the steppes of Central Asia for many centuries, but in the II century AD they dissolved…
The Huns — who are they and where have they disappeared to?
Many people have heard about the Huns, because their invasion completely changed the way of life in Europe. They are often portrayed as ferocious barbarians who came from Asia, fierce…
Scythians — who are they, the rulers of the steppes of the Black Sea region?
Among the ancient nomadic peoples, the Scythians are among the most famous. They were belligerent and cruel, easily got involved in wars, and won many battles, terrifying the settled tribes.…
Saki — how did they differ from their nomadic neighbors?
In ancient times, the Saks were called in different ways. For example, Greek scientists called them Scythians, and in recent centuries the term “Aryans” has been widely used, referring to…