#476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: Hiring – join our team: Other – other ways to get in touch: EPISODE LINKS: Jack’s Books: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Allio Capital: AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends. Go to ZocDoc: App that helps patients find healthcare providers. Go to Fin: AI agent for customer service. Go to Oracle: Cloud infrastructure. Go to Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (00:44) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (10:44) – Origin story of Genghis Khan (52:30) – Early battles & conquests (1:05:11) – Power (1:07:33) – Secret History (1:20:58) – Mongolian steppe (1:24:16) – Mounted archery and horse-riding (1:32:36) – Genghis Khan’s army (1:48:49) – Military tactics and strategy (2:01:13) – Wars of conquest (2:05:37) – Dan Carlin (2:15:37) – Religious freedom (2:31:24) – Trade and the Silk Road (2:40:10) – Weapons innovation (2:41:40) – Kublai Khan and conquering China (3:23:31) – Fall of the Mongol Empire (3:50:26) – Genetic legacy (4:00:20) – Lessons from Genghis Khan (4:10:36) – Human nature (4:13:47) – Visiting Mongolia (4:33:15) – Lex: Dan Carlin (4:36:06) – Lex: Gaza PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: – RSS: – Podcast Playlist: – Clips Channel:

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