Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. There is a phrase called “mukurikokuri.” According to the dictionary at hand, it is a metaphor for something frightening ...

The Roman Emperor Galerius, in his dialogues with ambassadors of the Sassanid Empire, at that time under Shah Narseh, describes that “Rome and Iran are like the two eyes of the Earth,” which for two ...

This time it is the idea of the CIO as a “digital vanguard – a digital version of Genghis Khan, the fearless leader of the Mongolian empire. Imagine a CIO armed with the digital equivalent of a bow ...

In the annals of history, few animals have left as profound and lasting an impact on warfare as the horse. For millennia, these magnificent creatures were far more than mere mounts; they were partners ...

"Huzzah, Palantir!" he declared in his Nov. 5 column. "Huzzah to the retail investors who hopped on board and never stopped ...

Mongolia is looking terrifyingly strong in Civilization 7, returning them to a place of glory after a weaker Civ 6 stint.

One would like to think that familial crime sprees are the stuff of legends and history books, but the murder fest led by ...

Mongolian leaders say they want to build a new city close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum and make it their new seat of government.

The Mughal empire was founded in the early 16th century by a prince named Babur, a descendant of the steppe empires that had ...

An interesting geographical fact is that Finland and North Korea are separated by only one country. That country is Russia.

You can argue for the British, Persians, Romans, Mongols or pretty much any empire you want. NFL News: Lions HC Dan Campbell makes something clear about visiting the Packers at Lambeau Field How many ...

In 1271, armed with a curious mind and a thirst for adventure, Venetian merchant Marco Polo headed east. He returned 24 years ...