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Most historians treat the Mongolians as historical villains. What they fail to realize is that the rich Asian cultural and technological heritage we have today is partly caused by Genghis Khan’s relentless search for loot all across mainland Asia and Eastern Europe.

As the Mongolian pirates roamed the continent, they unconsciously bring along with them cultural artifacts from the last settlement they have been to and because they span almost all of Asia and Europe, these two continents were able to share each other’s wealth of knowledge.

Take the invention of paper and gunpowder as an example. Some historians say that paper was first made in Pompeii while others say that even before that, China already has the technology of manufacturing paper scrolls from wood. Same goes with gunpowder. Most people thought that the technology came from Europe when, in fact, China is already using it in fireworks display several centuries before the first gun was manufactured.

If you are one of those who believe that the Mongolians have done the world good with their constant looting and raiding, then this Asian-styled skull pendant would represent your strong deviation from popular knowledge. Stainless steel pendants and sterling silver cufflinks won’t tarnish as much as Genghis Khan’s greatness did since time immemorial.

But that’s not going to happen if you, as someone who has an alternative history to tell, would dare to continue the search for truth about the Asian civilization. It is high time that we deconstruct the popular notion that Europe is the center of the civilized world. What they did was try to conquer the world but that does not necessarily mean greatness.