Country Histories A to...Y (63)
Includes information about the history, geography, and culture of Asian nations, from Afghanistan to Yemen.

History by Region (26)
Examines region-wide trends and events in Asian history. Areas included on this page are: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and the Caucasus region, and the Middle East.

Profiles of Asian Leaders (10)
Showcases some of the larger-than-life historical figures who have influenced the history of Asia and the world as a whole. From fierce warlords such as Genghis Khan and Timur (Tamerlane) to non-violent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Aung San Suu Kyi, outstanding personalities have changed the course of Asian history over the centuries.

War in Asia (40)
Explores the campaigns of Asia's great historic warriors, such as Genghis Khan, Tamerlane (Timur), and Attila the Hun; also describes the course of more recent wars such as World Wars I and II, the Israeli-Arab Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.

Colonialism in Asia (5)
Addresses the history of colonization in Asia, both from outside powers such as England, France, and the Netherlands, and from neighboring Asian countries.

Government and Law (6)
Describes the multitude of governmental and legal systems that have ruled Asia, including traditional and modern constitutional monarchies, theocracies, democracies, and dictatorships. Also addresses the roles of communism, socialism, and capitalism in the recent history of Asia.

Asian Inventions (12)
Profiles the great practical, scientific, and technological advances to come out of Asia over the past 10,000 years. Early inventions covered include the domestication of animals, agriculture, and different writing systems; next, practical items such as paper, gunpowder, and seismographs; and finally newer technology like robots and HD TVs.

Art History in Asia (5)
Traces the development of uniquely Asian artistic expression, from Chinese shadow puppets to the monumental Buddhas in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, and from Balinese gamelan dance to Japanese block-printing and Mongolian throat-singing.

Environmental History (7)
Discusses some of the great natural catastrophes that have impacted the history of Asia, as well as past climate shifts and their effect on Asian peoples and cultures.

Image Galleries (5)
Galleries of historic photographs, paintings, and art prints depicting Asian historical events.

Timelines (5)
Timelines of Asian History provide a quick overview of the span of historical events. See the progression of the Vietnam War, or review Persian history at a glance.

Glossary (58)
Glossary of terms related to the history of Asia, from your About.com Guide to Asian History.