This texted based article focuses on the Mongol invasions into China during the 13th century. Encyclopedia article is from Wikipedia.

Coverage of many aspects of Mongol history, from A.D. 1000-1500, including conquests and important figures in Mongol history

This detailed text based article focuses on the Mongol invasions of Europe throughout the 13th century. A small interactive map shows the expansion of the Mongolian empire and its conquests into Europe.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Mongols of Mongolia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....

Describes the achievements of the Mongol Empire and of the Chinese, the importance of the Silk Road in transmitting ideas and inventions, the Mongols' two attempts to conquer Japan, the sacking of Baghdad, and how the Black Plague...

Discussion of the reasons for the success of the Mongol armies.

This site from Friesian.com provides a history of the Mongol Khans starting with Genghis Khan.

Article provides a general look at the Mongolian nomads as well as biographies of several famous Mongol leaders. Informational and interesting from the University of Calgary.

Learn about the culture of the Mongol people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

WebQuest will answer the essential questions: What areas did the Mongols conquer? and What was their impact on these areas. The Task, Process, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion are provided. Some external links may no longer work in...

This site provides a comprehensive article that examines the Mongol conquest in Kiev.

Geographia provides a political overview of Russia from the arrival of the Mongols to the start of the Romanov dynasty.

Description of how the Mongols invaded Iraq and Syria and the effect these invasions had on these countries and Islam.

Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.

Provides an in-depth look at the Mongol peoples, their beginnings, their conquest of China, and the Yuan dynasty, historical settings, rivals, and decline of the dynasty.

A solid introduction to Islamic art of the late medieval period (approximately A.D. 1250 to A.D. 1450) that relates historical events to the art production of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions that...

The actions of nomadic and barbarian invaders have affected the histories of most Eurasian countries. This text article examines these tribes, including the Mongols, and their way of life as well as their influences over other countires.

The city of Aleppo in Syria goes back to the second millennium BC. Situated at the intersection of important trade routes, it was at various times under the rule of Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes, and Ottomans. This World...

This history note on gunpowder looks at the invention of gunpowder by the Chinese and its use against the Mongols in warfare.

This unit from the extensive Asia for Educator's site provides audio, video and lecture materials from well-credentialed Asian studies professors to explore Japan's medieval period, from 1000-1500 A.D. Topics include the Samurai,...

See this map of the Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, of which the Great Khanate made up the territory of Yuan Dynasty.

Detailed essay of the Mongol invasions across Eurasia.

Describes how Baghdad grew into a place of scholarship during the Golden Age of Islam. The Caliph, Abdullah Al Ma'moun, brought many foreign scholars to translate books by renowned thinkers and philosophers for Baghdad's House of Wisdom....

Read about the interlude of Mongol rule in China with Kublai Khan establishing the Yuan dynasty. This introduced vast cultural changes in China.