Profiles of Asian Leaders
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.
Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire - Pictures from the Exhibition
Photographs from the "Genghis Khan and the Mongolian Empire" exhibit at Denver's Museum of Science and Nature
Photographs from the "Genghis Khan and the Mongolian Empire" exhibit at Denver's Museum of Science and Nature
Bringing Genghis Khan to America
Don Lessem has spent years bringing dinosaurs to life in books and museum exhibits. This time, though, he's bringing the treasures of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire to audiences in America. It's the first time ever that the government of Mongolia has allowed most of these artifacts out of the country.
Don Lessem has spent years bringing dinosaurs to life in books and museum exhibits. This time, though, he's bringing the treasures of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire to audiences in America. It's the first time ever that the government of Mongolia has allowed most of these artifacts out of the country.
Asian Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
These Nobel Peace Prize laureates from Asian nations have worked tirelessly to improve life and promote peace in their own countries, and around the world.
These Nobel Peace Prize laureates from Asian nations have worked tirelessly to improve life and promote peace in their own countries, and around the world.
Mao Zedong - Timeline of his Life
Mao Zedong was born to a relatively wealthy peasant family in the waning days of the nineteenth century, as China's last dynasty crumbled from within. With charisma, luck and ruthlessness, Mao rose to be the founding leader of a new Communist nation, the People's Republic of China.
This timeline highlights the most important events of his lifetime.
Qin Shi Huang, First Emperor of China
Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of a unified China. He is famous for the terracotta army that is buried with him, as well as beginning construction on the Great Wall of China.
Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of a unified China. He is famous for the terracotta army that is buried with him, as well as beginning construction on the Great Wall of China.
Jose Rizal - National Hero of the Philippines
Biography of Jose Rizal, hero of the Philippines. Rizal was a genius and polymath who advocated for human rights during Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. He was executed at the age of 35.
Biography of Jose Rizal, hero of the Philippines. Rizal was a genius and polymath who advocated for human rights during Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. He was executed at the age of 35.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Hideyoshi was born into a peasant family during the tumultuous Sengoku, or "Warring States" Period in Japan. Despite his lowly birth and his skinny, somewhat rat-like appearance, Hideyoshi rose from the rank of sandal-bearer to general in Oda Nobunaga's army. (In fact, Nobunaga called him "Monkey" because of his build.) The ambitious young commoner one day would reunite and rule the entire …
Biography of Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos was the tenth president of the Philippines. His reign was known for corruption, the imposition of martial law, and his wife Imelda's shoe collection.
Ferdinand Marcos was the tenth president of the Philippines. His reign was known for corruption, the imposition of martial law, and his wife Imelda's shoe collection.
Biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Mahatma
Mohandas Gandhi, also known as the Mahatma, led a non-violent movement in India that called for independence from the British colonial government. Learn more about this pivotal 20th century leader.
Mohandas Gandhi, also known as the Mahatma, led a non-violent movement in India that called for independence from the British colonial government. Learn more about this pivotal 20th century leader.
Biography of Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun was called the "Scourge of God" by the Romans, and his army helped to hasten the Fall of Rome. Find out about the life and times of this most famous of the Huns.
Attila the Hun was called the "Scourge of God" by the Romans, and his army helped to hasten the Fall of Rome. Find out about the life and times of this most famous of the Huns.
Asia's Great Conquerors
They came from the steppes of Central Asia, striking fear into the hearts of the settled peoples of western Asia and Europe. Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane (Timur): The greatest conquerors Asia has ever known.
They came from the steppes of Central Asia, striking fear into the hearts of the settled peoples of western Asia and Europe. Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane (Timur): The greatest conquerors Asia has ever known.
Timeline: Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun led his people to dominate the late Roman Empire, extracting tribute from the Romans and sacking their cities. This timeline illustrates the major events in Attila's life, as well as the rise and fall of the Huns in Europe.
Attila the Hun led his people to dominate the late Roman Empire, extracting tribute from the Romans and sacking their cities. This timeline illustrates the major events in Attila's life, as well as the rise and fall of the Huns in Europe.
Biography of Genghis Khan
Biography of Genghis Khan, leader of Mongolia, who conquered most of Eurasia in the early thirteenth century.
Biography of Genghis Khan, leader of Mongolia, who conquered most of Eurasia in the early thirteenth century.
Tamerlane - Timur the Lame Biography
Biography of Tamerlane, more properly known as Timur, the Central Asian conqueror. His empire stretched from Turkey to the border of Tibet, and from southern Russia to Oman.
Biography of Tamerlane, more properly known as Timur, the Central Asian conqueror. His empire stretched from Turkey to the border of Tibet, and from southern Russia to Oman.
The Five Worst Dictators in Asia
A number of dictators across Asia have violated the human rights of their citizens. These men stifle political opposition, deny free speech and religion to their people, and spend lavishly while their citizens go hungry. Anyone who protests faces imprisonment, torture, and execution. Here are five of the worst, as of 2008.
A number of dictators across Asia have violated the human rights of their citizens. These men stifle political opposition, deny free speech and religion to their people, and spend lavishly while their citizens go hungry. Anyone who protests faces imprisonment, torture, and execution. Here are five of the worst, as of 2008.
Biography of Saudi King Abdullah
Biography of Saudi King Abdullah, the sixth and current ruler of Saudi Arabia.
Biography of Saudi King Abdullah, the sixth and current ruler of Saudi Arabia.
Profile of Hu Jintao
Profile of Chinese Premiere Hu Jintao, from his early childhood through his tenure as head of the People's Republic of China.
Profile of Chinese Premiere Hu Jintao, from his early childhood through his tenure as head of the People's Republic of China.
Profile of Than Shwe
Profile of Than Shwe, military dictator and head of the ruling junta in Burma (Myanmar), including his biography and a description of his rule.
Profile of Than Shwe, military dictator and head of the ruling junta in Burma (Myanmar), including his biography and a description of his rule.
Profile of Islam Karimov
Profile of Islam Karimov, the Soviet-era premiere of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, and the founding president of the independent Republic of Uzbekistan.
Profile of Islam Karimov, the Soviet-era premiere of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, and the founding president of the independent Republic of Uzbekistan.
Profile of Kim Jong-il
Brief description of the life and times of Kim Jong-il, North Korea's eccentric communist dictator.
Brief description of the life and times of Kim Jong-il, North Korea's eccentric communist dictator.
Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi
Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and opposition leader of Burma (Myanmar), who was jailed by the military junta after winning a democratic election in 1990 by an overwhelming majority.
Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and opposition leader of Burma (Myanmar), who was jailed by the military junta after winning a democratic election in 1990 by an overwhelming majority.