Genghis Khan (1160 to 1227) founded the Mongol Empire, which covered much of Asia and parts of Europe.

The early days of the Mongol Empire were characterized by battle, conquest, and quick expansion, leading the people ruled by Genghis Khan to domination of the world’s largest contiguous empire.

Travel back to the Mongol Empire and explore Khorkhog - an ancient meat dish believed to be a favorite of Genghis Khan. This traditional cooking method uses fire-heated stones placed inside a sealed ...

You'll have heard the name. Here's why. "Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols" tells the story of a man who built an empire that stretched from China to Mesopotamia and from the Danube ...

Tadanobu Asano, right, is Genghis Khan in 'Mongol.' There are some stories that are just too darn big to fit within the confines of a two-hour feature film. HBO took triple that time earlier this ...

One of the most fearsome conquerors of all time, Genghis Khan laid the foundations of the largest land empire in the world through years of conquest.

Genghis Khan Monument, Tsonjin Boldog, Mongolia. Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire (Image credit: heckepics via Getty Images) ...

Under Genghis Khan, the Mongol army became a technologically advanced force and and created the second-largest kingdom in history.

More Than 2,000 People Were Executed to Keep Genghis Khan's Burial Site Secret? As the rumor goes, the first leader of the Mongol Empire was buried with an inestimable treasure.