Turkmenistan's Burning Gates Of Hell

There is a small village in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert called Derweze (AKA Darvaza). Four miles away is a burning crater called the Gates of Hell.

Genghiz's Girls: A Sestina Poem In Honor of the Women from Genghis Khan's Life and Bloodlines

The sestina poem is almost 900 years old. It requires repetition of the last word in each of the first stanza's six lines in predictable order at the line endings in stanzas 2-7. The sample sestina tells of Genghiz Khan's female descendants.

Native American Nations in The Canadian Territories

The northern provinces of Canada are the coldest in the country. Yet, many Native Americans or First Nations peoples live in these very provinces. Their way of life is fascinating...

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ULAANBAATAR SIGHTSEEING

Ulaanbaatar has beautiful temples, fascinating museums, a huge market, and picturesque life on the streets. Take this tour through Mongolia's exotic capitol. There are many colorful temples in Ulaanbaatar. Narantuul Market is one of the largest...

They Make A Desolation They Call Peace: A Villanelle Poem in Honor of Genghis Khan and Bar-Headed Geese

Villanelle comes from country songs in Naples, Italy and rural France. Its modern form owes much to Jean de Passerat, Edwin Arlington Robinson, and Dylan Thomas. A sample villanelle pays tribute to Genghis Khan and the bar-headed goose of Mongolia.

The Samurai and the Mongol Invasion of 1274

This article is a brief synopsis of the samurai response to the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274.

History: From Slaves to Kings

In the 12th century, in the Middle East, it was possible for a slave to become a King. Not only was it possible but it happened.

Hell's Angel's vs. Mongol's

I have been crazy busy the last few months with writing articles, traveling (which by the way...I never get to do normally), and running for Mom of the Year, so I am back now with stories and hubs to share! My last trip was to Reno, NV this last...

Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire: Significance to Global History

The year was 1275. The Italian explorer Marco Polo had just arrived in Xanadu, the summer-capital of Kublai Khan’s vast empire. Marco Polo and his companions were astounded at the wealth and culture of the Eastern peoples. Polo’s entourage...