In the year 1162, in the Khentii Mountains of what is today Northeastern Mongolia, a baby by the name of Temüjin was born.
He would go on to become the single greatest conqueror and establish the largest contiguous empire in world history.
His empire would reverberate throughout history and is still being felt today, both politically and genetically.
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Today
The African Great Lakes: Ancient Waters That Shape Modern Africa
They are some of the largest bodies of freshwater on Earth, yet they weren’t carved by ice, but by a continent literally tearing itself apart. These lakes are older, deeper, and more biologically diverse than almost any others on the planet, home to thousands of unique species an ... Show More
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Yesterday
The Icelandic Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament
Long before modern democracies, before constitutions or elections as we know them, a society of Viking settlers gathered in a windswept valley to create laws, settle disputes, and govern themselves without a monarch. Against the odds, this institution endured for over a thousand ... Show More
15m 34s
Apr 3
Radium Girls: The True Story That Changed Workplace Safety Laws
In the early 20th century, a glowing new element promised progress, prosperity, and even health. It lit watch dials, captivated the public, and symbolized the cutting edge of science. But behind that glow was a hidden danger that slowly poisoned the very workers who brought it to ... Show More
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