by virtual360 | 8 Nov 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Khitan Empire (907-1125) The Khitan Empire, also known as the Liao Dynasty (907–1125), was a powerful nomadic state founded by the Khitan people in northern China and Mongolia. It blended Chinese and steppe traditions, controlled key routes along the steppe...
by virtual360 | 17 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Tibetan Empire (618-842) Between 618 and 842 the mountain Kingdom gained control of an Empire that stretched as far North as the oasis town of Dunhuang and thereby controlled an important section of the ancient silk road, exposing it to the trade, produce...
by virtual360 | 17 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Byzantium 1262-1435 The years 1262-1453 saw the Byzantine empire's last centuries, marked by cultural revival and artistic achievements. However. the political decline and constant threats ended with the fall of Constantinople. This is the latest version of...
by virtual360 | 14 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates 656-1000 The Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates were the earliest established after the death of the prophet Mohammad. They flourished from the seventh to the tenth century and made a major contribution to the development of...
by virtual360 | 14 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Tang Dynasty China Art (618-907) The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age of Chinese art, marked by flourishing painting, ceramics, and sculpture, reflecting a cosmopolitan culture and innovative artistic achievements. NOTE: Some of these links come...
by virtual360 | 14 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Vikings in the East In the 9th-10th centuries Norse traders navigated the Volga and Dnieper Rivers, linking Scandinavia with the Byzantine Empire and Islamic world, fostering trade and cultural exchange. NOTE: Some of these links come from Academia.edu and...
