Historical Background For Europe, ancient and medieval alike, central Asia was a largely unknown territory. Therefore, Mongols were a completely alien element. Their origin was unknown, and Mongols themselves, with their rough appearance and barbaric customs, appeared out of nowhere. Mongols actually came from plains between Baikal and Manchuria, and expanded from there in all … Continue reading Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 1 – Overview of the Invasion →