In order to impress on his fellow Mongols that he was indeed ruler of the world, he encouraged diplomats and traders like Marco Polo from the Far West to kowtow in his presence! But after 1279, Kublai ...

For centuries, the Mongol Empire has captivated historians and storytellers alike with its unparalleled rise and swift decline. This was a civilization forged in the harsh conditions of the ...

Born into the formidable Mongol Empire, Kublai Khan was the grandson ... Khan, determined and relentless, finally defeated the Song in 1279, bringing all of China under his control.