World History
German and Mongolian researchers looking for the tomb of Genghis Khan made a sensational discovery, the remnants of the palace that Ghenghis Khan's third son, Ögödei, built.
In an article about the discovery, Spiegel Online International suggests that historians see him as an "ingenious reformer," noting that "he introduced paper currency and even established a postal system."
But the city that he built in the middle of nowhere seems to amaze researchers the most. "Archaeologists have found the remains of large cottage industry workshops on the banks of the Orkhon River, all built by order of the ruling Khan. Agriculture and animal husbandry were also energetically pursued on the fertile pastures surrounding Karakorum."
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World History
The Other Great Khan: Ögödei
In an article about the discovery, Spiegel Online International suggests that historians see him as an "ingenious reformer," noting that "he introduced paper currency and even established a postal system."
But the city that he built in the middle of nowhere seems to amaze researchers the most. "Archaeologists have found the remains of large cottage industry workshops on the banks of the Orkhon River, all built by order of the ruling Khan. Agriculture and animal husbandry were also energetically pursued on the fertile pastures surrounding Karakorum."
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Ogotai Khan Ogotai Khan was the third son of Genghis Khan and spent most of his early life campaigning. Realizing the implacable enmity between his first and second sons, Juji and Chagatai Khan, Genghis decided in 1219 to bypass both for supreme leadership...
- Herod’s Tomb Reported Found
Has the tomb of Herod the Great been found? It looks like it may have been. A Los Angeles Times article by Ken Ellingwood titled Israeli claims site is Herod's tomb has the details. Ellingwood wrote, "For more than three decades, Israeli archaeologist...
- History Of Mongolia
History of Mongolia. This is a brief history of the ancient Asian of Mongolia. The Encyclopædia Britannica notes, "Khalkha Mongolian Mongol Uls , also called Outer Mongolia country located in north-central Asia. It occupies an area of 604,000 square...
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Thanks to eagle eyes Rebecca Small for finding this article from Newsweek that discusses the hunt to find the tomb of the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan's tomb. It is a fascinating read that, among others, discusses the fight over whether he was...
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California teacher, Larry Ferlazzo has aggregated on one site all the best posts about Khan Academy. He linked about ten such articles, from the wrath of Khan Academy to the wonders of Khan Academy....