Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian

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.

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.

Site describes the clay army the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuangdi ordered to be made in order to protect him in the afterlife.

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

This site from the North Park University provides a brief overview of the Franks which refers to the conversion of Frankish leaders and people to Catholic Christianity.

This article provides insight regarding the migrations of the Huns into Europe.