Crimea is a Ukrainian peninsula located on the northern coast of the Black Sea. The Autonomous Republic of Crimea occupies most of the peninsula. It was often referred to with the definite article, as the Crimea, until well into the 20th century. The Cimmerians, Bulgars, Greeks, Scythians, Goths, Huns, Khazars, the state of Kievan Rus’, […]
Asuka was one of the Imperial capitals of Japan during the Asuka period (538 – 710 AD), which takes its name from this place. It is located in the present-day village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture. Archaeology projects continue to uncover relics from these ruins. Recent discoveries in the area include Wado coins, believed to be […]