They pulled off one of the most astonishing campaigns of conquest in history, forging the largest contiguous empire the world has ever seen. But how did they treat their subject populations once the dust had settled? Nicholas Morton examines what life was like under the Mongols
The Persian Gulf is significant for a host of reasons, most importantly for its abundant oil and gas reserves. That’s one reason Western powers, including the US, have sought to increase their footprint in the strategic waterway.
Qatari security stopped two British football fans and asked them not to enter Al Bayt Stadium to watch the game between Team USA and their country s national team because they were dressed like crus.
As Mosul rebuilds, its history is a reminder that people of many faiths lived in cooperation in the city. In the city was the Tomb of Prophet Jonah, venerated by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike.