Articles related to "Kublai Khan"

Man's biography while loosely written tells the fascinating story of Mongol King Kublai Khan who did much to shape the modern world but especially China and Asia

Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.

Marco Polo was the first European to bring tales of the Far East back home and his book "The Travels of Marco Polo" made him a medieval celebrity.

The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.

Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?

The Drum Tower was once the official keeper of the time in old Beijing. Time was pounded out at 7 p.m. with 13 beats and then every two hours after that with one beat.

Tanzhe Temple is located in the Western Hills above Beijing. As one of the oldest temples in the area, this little visited site blends several architectural styles.

An in-depth look at how hurricanes affect people, countries, and how they shape history.

An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.

The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.

Whether by intent or accident, many amazing and significant buildings around the world have been destroyed or simply never made it any further than the drawing board.

Nowadays Falconry, mistakenly, is often thought of as a rich man's pastime, though in centuries past this was a common way of putting meat on the table.