by virtual360 | 8 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Yuan Dynasty Genghis Khan, first conquered the Jin Dynasty. Then, Kublai Khan, captured and ruled China as the Yuan Dynasty. This period saw significant cultural exchange and economic expansion but also pestilence, famine and revolt. NOTE: Some of these...
by Richard Griffiths | 8 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Byzantium 500-1000 Mosaics From 330 to 1000 CE, the Byzantine Empire, with Constantinople as its capital, stood as a formidable force. Its mosaics uniquely contributed to a rich cultural identity. NOTE: Some of these links come from Academia.edu and...
by Richard Griffiths | 7 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Golden Horde (1252-1502) When the great Mongol leader, Ghangis Khan, died in 1225, he divided his empire among his four grandsons. Batu was assigned control over the most north-western territories, which became known as the Ulug Ulus (Great State) or, more...
by Richard Griffiths | 7 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Afterlife Along the Silk Road Death was a fate suffered by everyone who lived and travelled along the Silk Road. What happened next, depended on individuals' religious beliefs. The exhibitions feature Christan, Zoroastrian and Buddhist art over three...
by Richard Griffiths | 22 Mar 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Caravanserai along the Silk Road (0-1500) Merchants and travellers along the Silk Road faced many dangers, but for stretches of the journey they could rely on caravanserais. Situated at regular intervals along the most travelled routes, these buildings...
by Richard Griffiths | 19 Feb 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Chess Along the Silk Road The modern game of chess is a perfect example of cultural exchange along the silk roads. Starting in the North-West of the Indian subcontinent, it entered Persia sometime around the 6th century CE. The game was carried to China by...
