EmpireDB
112 empires, kingdoms, and civilizations spanning 5,000 years of human history. From pharaohs to presidents.
Largest Empires
British Empire
The largest empire in history, covering a quarter of Earths land. The sun never set on it. Controlle...
Mongol Empire
The largest contiguous land empire in history. Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes in 1206. His ar...
Russian Empire
The third largest empire in history, spanning 11 time zones. Peter the Great modernized Russia by fo...
Qing Dynasty
The last imperial dynasty of China. Manchu conquerors who adopted Chinese culture while ruling as fo...
Spanish Empire
The first global empire, spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Conquered the Aztec and In...
Soviet Union
The largest communist state in history. Won WWII at a cost of 27 million lives. Launched Sputnik and...
By Region
Ancient Civilizations
Egyptian Empire (New Kingdom)
The age of the pharaohs greatest power. Ramses II ruled for 66 years and may have been the pharaoh o...
Achaemenid Empire
The first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus who conquered Babylon. The Royal Road stretched 2,700 km ...
Maurya Empire
The first pan-Indian empire, founded by Chandragupta with help from his advisor Chanakya. Ashoka the...
Alexander the Greats Empire
Conquered the known world by age 30, from Greece to India. Never lost a battle in 15 years of campai...
Han Dynasty
The golden age of Chinese civilization. Invented paper, the seismograph, and the compass. The Silk R...
Carolingian Empire
Charlemagne was crowned Roman Emperor by the Pope on Christmas Day 800. Promoted education and prese...