Then Again: Web Chron: Peter the Great's Military

A brief description of the building of the Great Wall of China. Why it was built, who built it, its measurements, what building materials were used, and its purpose.

Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.

Describes the life, wisdom, philosophy, religious influence and legacy of Lao-tzu.

North Park University provides a description of the Vandals - one of the Germanic tribes that invaded the Roman Empire, beginning in the third century.

Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.

Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.

A detailed description of St.Thomas Aquinas that describes his philosophy and major writings. It also addresses his religious influence and significance.

Explains the factors that lead to the Ottoman Empire entering World War I on the side of the Central Powers.

An account of the emperor Wu-ti of the Han Dynasty. Includes his military campaigns, bureaucracy, and Confucian thought.

An extensive description from the North Park University of the Second Punic War. Read about Hannibal's strategy and use of war elephants, and his eventual defeat.