ON THIS DAY: 25 August 1227
Genghis Khan, originally named Temüjin, died in Xingping, Western Xia, in present-day Ningxia, an autonomous region of China. Rising from humble beginnings, he established the largest contiguous empire in history, the Mongol Empire. Known for his innovative military tactics and psychological warfare, he conquered much of Asia and extended his domains into Europe. The name … Read more