Archives for March 2016

When we think about the Mayans, we tend to focus on the end of their civilization. While that is certainly a fascinating narrative, it is not the only … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Mayan

When people think of Mansa Musa, they generally focus on the enormous wealth the man enjoyed. However, while the wealth plays a significant role in … [Read more...] about 10 Major Accomplishments of Mansa Musa

As the emperor of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian accomplished a great deal, over the course of a reign that extended from 527, all the way up to 565. … [Read more...] about 5 Major Accomplishments of Justinian

Juan Ponce de Leon was an explorer or conquistador during the age of discovery. He explored the New World, became governor of the sixteenth century … [Read more...] about 4 Major Accomplishments of Juan Ponce De Leon