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How Tall Was Genghis Khan? Debunking the Myths

2 days ago | thecollector.com | Matt Whittaker

The man history knows as Genghis Khan was called initially Temujin. Born near Lake Baikal, Mongolia, around 1162, Temujin faced a difficult childhood. Yet he possessed cunning and determination, rising to power through alliances, military victories, and uniting the Mongol clans. For that, the tribes proclaimed Temujin as Genghis Khan in 1206. Genghis Khan led the Mongols from Asia to Europe’s borders, often bloodily, during his reign, to establish the Mongol Empire.
The Emperor Majorian’s Heroic Attempt to Save the Crumbling Roman Empire

3 days ago | thecollector.com | Matthew Avitabile

As the Roman Empire fell into serious decline in the 5th century, there were several attempts to restore Roman power amid the invasion of outside groups and social problems. The Emperor Majorian came close to reconnecting the Roman Empire in the middle of the 5th century, coming up just short of restoring Roman power throughout the Mediterranean Sea. His failure signaled the last major effort to keep Rome together before its fall in 476 CE.
Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?

5 days ago | thecollector.com | Matt Whittaker

In mid-1944, the Western Allied advance stalled due to acute supply problems. Thus, they created the Red Ball Express, a truck convoy system utilizing thousands of stalwart drivers. And 75% of these drivers were African American. How Did the Supply Problem Happen? The Allied supply issues resulted from a bittersweet mixture of success and failure. The success came from the massive pre-D-Day Allied bombing effort.
10 Must-See Historic Sites in Spain

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Spain’s past is layered with conquest, coexistence, and creativity. From the ancient Iberians and Roman rule to Islamic dynasties and the Catholic Monarchs, each era left behind enduring landmarks that speak to shifting powers and cultural fusion. Visitors today don’t just come for beaches or cuisine. They come to walk through centuries of architecture, faith, and empire.
How Did the Industrial Revolution Take Place in Non-Western Countries?

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Mike Cohen

The Industrial Revolution refers to past changes from agrarian and manual labor systems of production to mechanization. Britain was the first nation in the world to experience the transformation which started in the 18th century. The trend then spread to other nations around the world. The historian Arnold Toynbee popularized the term after he used it extensively in his lectures compiled in the book Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England. The book was published posthumously in 1884.
10 Historic Sites in Miami You Should Visit

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Florida’s history stretches from early Spanish colonization and the Seminole Wars to its role in the Civil War and the Cuban exile era. But no city within the state reflects this layered past quite like Miami. Founded in 1896, Miami quickly grew from a swampy frontier town into a vibrant coastal metropolis shaped by immigration, architecture, and cultural movements. Its development tells the story of railroads, hurricanes, and resilience.
Mussolini's Gamble: How Italy's Weakness Led to WWII Failure | TheCollector

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Matt Whittaker

By 1940, Mussolini’s Fascists had governed for almost two decades. Mussolini and Hitler’s close bonds only tightened once the Tripartite Pact got signed on September 27, 1940. They had much in common – a belief in their own ability, political ambition, and zero tolerance for dissent. But the paper tiger that Italy under Mussolini projected only roared with a little bite. Italy’s empire by 1940 consisted of Albania, Libya, and Ethiopia, all taken by force.
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Alabama

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Alabama played a central role in some of the most important chapters of American history, from early statehood and frontier settlement to the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. Montgomery served as the first capital of the Confederacy. Birmingham and Selma became focal points during the 1960s struggle for voting rights. Today, the state is home to nationally recognized landmarks like Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Gaineswood in Demopolis, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
What Was the Cultural Impact of the Silk Road?

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Mike Cohen

The renowned Silk Road was a network of trade routes that spanned the Asian, North African, and European continents between 130 BCE and 1453 CE. For a long time, the network was considered to be one of the primary nerve-centers of the early global economy. In the era in which it existed, the world was much more difficult to traverse compared to modern times due to limited travel modes, and so it remained as a prime trade route for traders for centuries.
9 Historical Sites to Visit in Thailand

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Elizabeth Lavis

From the mountains of the north to the beautiful beaches of the south, Thailand is packed with stunning places to experience. If you’re a history lover, you’ll find no shortage of palaces, ruins, and ancient cities along the way. Plus, most of these sites are easily accessible and offer visitors a comprehensive overview of the tremendous history that happened there.