The 5 most unlucky empires in all of world history
Not all empires are created equal. Some are built over centuries and fall only because of internal mismanagement. Some outgrow their ability to govern themselves. Others seem formidable on the…
How Machu Picchu successfully eluded the Spaniards for generations
Emperors create impressive structures as tangible proof of their power and control over their kingdom. High nobility often build ceremonial places of worship to win the favor of their creator, raise fortresses to apply pressure to a region physicall…