Throughout history, powerful civilizations have risen and impacted the world in ways that are still visible and relevant ...

In this Kings and Generals documentary, we explore the life and legacy of Jakob Fugger—arguably the most powerful banker of ...

The idea of empire building is controversial among ... Today we know they ruled the largest and most powerful Maya kingdom ever. In the wild landscape of southeastern Mexico, the monumental ...

Ottomans gained great advantage by taking Constantinople because it was a fortified city and it gave Mehmed the Conqueror a chance to test his military skills and strategies against one of the most ...

It started off in Rome, and grew into one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient history. It was ruled initially by monarchs, then became an aristocratic republic, and shifted towards ...

From the 14th Century to the 20th Century, the Ottoman Empire, centred in modern-day Turkey, was one of the world’s largest and most powerful empires. The outbreak of World War One provided the ...

Dan: And, by accident, created one of the most powerful empires in history. But the company’s rise was followed by a dramatic descent into profiteering and corruption. And eventually a chilling ...