The Huns, Georges Rochegrosse, 1910. Source: Georges Rochegrosse / Public Domain.

The Origin of the Huns: Revealing the Truth Behind a Legend

The Huns, according to ancient sources, came out of nowhere. But then, these ancient sources were largely Roman and, as far as the Romans were concerned, the Huns really did. They first appear around the middle of the 4th century AD, harassing the northeastern frontiers of the Roman Empire. In 370 AD they suddenly appeared

Monument to Genghis Khan in Ulaanbaator, but the true resting place of the great warlord remains a mystery (Berbard Gagnon / Public Domain)

Where is the Tomb of Genghis Khan?

Genghis Khan was one of the most powerful men to ever live. Born to rule in the middle of the 12th century, he would rise to unite the warring tribes of the Mongolian steppe and become the first khan of his Mongol Empire. Sweeping across Asia and eastern Europe with awesome destruction, in officially adopted