Read a summary of the Mongols' rule of medieval Russia and their effect on the history of that nation.

Features a history of this medieval spiritual art as it developed under the Mongolian invasions of Russia and the rise of Novgorod and Moscow.

Listen to a list of the political, economic and cultural effects that the Mongol conquerors had on medieval Russia. Requires RealPlayer.

Translation of a thirteenth century text describing the Tatar invaders in Russia. Read an eyewitness account of these fearless warriors.

Listen to a lecture on the Mongols' rule over Russia in the 13th and 14th centuries. Includes illustrations and requires RealPlayer.

Read about the medieval occupation of Russia by the Mongols and its lasting effect on Russian history and culture.

Excerpt from a turn of the century history of Russia chronicles the battles that took place during Tatar invasion in the thirteenth century.

Features an excerpt from the Library of Congress's profile of Russia. Read about infighting among Princes of Kievan Rus and the Mongol triumph.

Read an original account of a fourteenth century Russian battle for independence from the Tatars and learn the background history.