Middle Ages

Joan of Arc was a saint and martyr who led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. Read some of the most interesting facts about Joan of Arc, a woman who achieved so much in her very short life. 1. Joan was born to a peasant family She was born …

Genghis Khan is considered one of the most influential leaders in world history, despite being less known in the Western hemisphere. Explore a few facts about Genghis Khan, a man who united Mongolia, albeit not in the nicest way, and created one of the largest united empires ever to exist on Earth. 1. His birth …