Historical Fantasy Novels Offer a Magical Escape Into the Past
Below, in vague chronological order, are a few of my favorites.
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The Mongol Archive: Medieval Links Between France and Mongolia
Moreover, in 1298, Marco Polo completed his book ... recall their deeper history, which was marked by fear, suspicion, curiosity, admiration, and wonder. The Franco-Mongolian relationship ...
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GU-Q Professor’s research offers insight into politics of mapmaking
Dr Anne-Sophie Pratte, assistant professor of history at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has been recognised with the ...
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GU-Q professor’s fellowship research offers insight into politics of mapmaking
DOHA: With the current political and ecological uncertainties around the globe, there has never been a better time to ...
The Mongolian Princess Who Challenged Her Suitors to a Wrestling Match—and Always Won
In a lot of fairy tales, a disapproving father or a witch’s curse stops the princess from finding Prince Charming. But things ...
As Aurangzeb’s ghost haunts Nagpur, a look at where history’s villains rest
The tomb of the ‘evil’ Mughal king is 500 km from the Maharashtra city that is under curfew. Here’s where history’s other bad ...
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Kazakh Journalist’s Book Sheds Light on Legacy of Joshy, Genghis Khan’s Eldest Son
ASTANA – Kazakh journalist and documentary producer Maya Bekbayeva explores a thrilling account of Joshy Khan, Genghis Khan’s ...
As Trump threatens to take over Greenland, its melting ice caps could hold a solution to our clean energy future
Modern society, and the clean energy revolution, depend on rare earth elements. Can Greenland help break China's stranglehold ...
Beneath Greenland’s Ice Lies a Climate Solution—and a New Geopolitical Battleground
Modern society, and the clean energy revolution, depend on rare earth elements. Can Greenland help break China’s stranglehold ...
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
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Airlines Are Adding New Routes. Here’s How You Can Save
It's helpful to keep an eye out for new airline route announcements. For smart airfare deal hunters, that could be an ...