Down Below Those Dandy Clothes

On This Day In History
1919: Revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata is assassinated in Mexico

Quote Of The Day
"I would rather be a slave to principles than a slave to a man."
(Emiliano Zapata)

I began reading the second book in Conn Iggulden's Conqueror series. It is fascinating; Genghis is a fascinating character, far less barbaric than I had previously thought him to be. Even today he is revered as a national hero in Mongolia. A highly recommended read.

In Praise Of Genghis Khan
Turkic throat singing; fascinating.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier
A wild nobility.