Dive into the fascinating world of the largest empires in history, exploring how they grew, ruled, and eventually declined.

Throughout history, empires have risen from humble beginnings to control vast territories and influence billions. This video dives into the 10 most expansive empires ever known, analyzing how they ...

In terms of size, the British Empire was at its largest in the years following World War One, when it gained some of Germany’s former colonies. This was because Germany had lost World War One ...

Under the visionary leadership of Emperor Peter the Great (Peter I), the empire expanded immensely, becoming one of the largest in history, with nearly 125.6 million people under its rule. Through ...

From the gigantic Persian empire, to the expansive British Empire ... territory in the Eurasian region. At its height, the Mongol Empire, one of the largest land empires in history, extended ...

From the late 16th century to the 20th century, the British Empire established colonies, dominions, and protectorates across the globe, asserting itself as the largest empire in history at its peak.

Comparison of the British Empire (red) and the Mongol empire (blue) when each was at its height (at different times in history) The Mongol Empire started in 1206 when the warlord Genghis Khan ...

The sun is setting — literally, this time — on the British Empire ... trying to maintain its role as global superpower. Barnett notes how Britain at World War I’s end bestrode the world as a colossus.

For example, when the Achaemenid Empire was at its height ... the largest empire when measured by longevity. The Ottoman Empire, governed from modern-day Turkey, outlasted the British Empire ...