Time Period Index (Medieval)

The Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China in 130 BCE, which linked...

The outbreak of plague in Europe between 1347-1352 – known as the Black Death – completely changed the world of...

The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227), first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples...

The Ghana Empire flourished in West Africa from at least the 6th to 13th century. Not connected geographically to the modern state...

The Mali Empire (1240-1645) of West Africa was founded by Sundiata Keita (r. 1230-1255) following his victory over the kingdom of...

In the late 8th century CE, the interconnected caravan routes later termed the “Silk Road” formed a...