Feature Khazaria: A Forgotten Jewish Empire Nicholas Soteri reflects on the often-overlooked Jewish kingdom of Khazaria, and the vital role they played in balancing Christian and Muslim power in the early medieval period. Nicolas Soteri | Published in History Today Volume 45 Issue 4 April 1995 A map of Khazaria: History Today/Ken Waas. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.