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History of the Mongols | PodcastEp.30 | Kublai Khan’s Siege of Xiangyang | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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Kublai Khan turns from empire-wide civil war to a single target that can break the Southern Song. We trace the five-year siege of Xiangyang and Fancheng on the Han River, the rise of a Mongol river fleet, Jia Sidao’s failed reliefs, and the game-changing counterweight trebuchets from Ilkhanid engineers. With Lu Wenhuan’s surrender in 1273, the road to the Yangzi opens and the fall of the Song begins.
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2025-10-2425 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.29 | The Mongol Civil War | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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The Mongol Empire splits as Berke Khan of the Golden Horde fights Hulagu of the Ilkhanate. We cover 1262 to 1266, the Terek River disaster, Nogai’s rise, Abaqa’s counter, and Baybars’ Mamluk alliance that locks in a lasting Golden Horde-Ilkhanate rivalry.
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2025-10-1724 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.28 | The Mongol Succession War | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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Mongke Khan dies in 1259 and the empire cracks. We follow Kublai and Ariq Boke’s rival quriltais, the fight for Karakorum’s supplies, the battles at Baski and Shimuultu, Alghu’s swing in the Chagatai realm, Ariq’s surrender in 1264, and how this crisis birthed the Yuan, Ilkhanate, Chagatai, and Golden Horde as separate powers.
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2025-10-1023 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.27 | The Mongol Invasion of the Song | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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The Mongol invasion of the Song Dynasty (1251-1258), led by Möngke, aimed to exploit the divided defenses of the wealthy and culturally advanced Song in northern China. Prior engagements had resulted in strong resistance due to effective Song military strategies. After being displaced by the Jurchen and Jin Dynasties, the Southern Song sought to reclaim territory but faced financial and political struggles. Möngke's assault initially saw gains but was ultimately thwarted by the harsh climate and resilient defenders. His unexpected death led to disarray within the Mongol forces and a temporary reprie...
2025-10-0328 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.26 | Mamluks vs Mongols | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols - After Hülegü’s sack of Baghdad in 1258, the Mongols swept into Syria, taking Aleppo and Damascus. With Egypt next, Qutuz and Baybars marched out to meet Kitbuqa in Galilee at Ayn Jalut in 1260. We track the fall of Aleppo and Damascus, Frankish neutrality at Acre, the Mamluk coalition, and the battle that stopped the Mongol advance toward Cairo.
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2025-10-0128 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.25 | The Mongols Destroy Baghdad | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we cover one of the most infamous events in Islamic history , the 1258 sack of Baghdad by Hülegü Khan. What began as a siege quickly became an annihilation. The great city of learning, once the jewel of the Abbasid Caliphate, was reduced to rubble. The last Caliph was executed. The Tigris ran thick with blood and legend. But this wasn’t just destruction...it was the collapse of an entire world order.
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2025-08-2128 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.24 | How the Mongols Erased the Order of Assassins | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we follow Hülegü Khan’s devastating 1256 campaign to destroy the Nizari Ismaili state, known in the West as the “Order of Assassins.” From the fortress of Alamut to the bloody siege of Maymundiz, this was one of the most calculated and logistically complex operations in Mongol history. We explore the real story behind the Assassins: who they were, how they fought, and why their mountain strongholds terrified rulers across Asia and Europe. With the full weight of Möngke Khan’s empire behind him, Hülegü led an army of...
2025-08-0630 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.23 | How Japan Survived the Mongols | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In the final part of our three-episode series on the Mongol invasions of Japan, we go beyond the legendary typhoon of 1281 to uncover the long-term consequences for both Japan and the Yuan Empire. While Kublai Khan’s dream of conquering Japan faded, the aftermath reshaped Japanese politics, shattered the Kamakura shogunate, and fed the rise of the Ashikaga shogunate and the Warring States period. On the Yuan side, the costly failures fuelled economic crisis, corruption, and imperial decline. We’ll explore how the invasions influenced everything from swords to samurai rebellion a...
2025-07-2321 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.22 | The Samurai Who Battled the Mongols | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In part 2 of our three-part series on the Mongol invasions of Japan, we follow the remarkable story of Takezaki Suenaga, a minor samurai from Kyushu whose firsthand account of both the 1274 and 1281 invasions offers a rare window into the samurai experience. Through illustrated scrolls he commissioned himself, Suenaga’s tale reveals a world of bravery, ambition, battlefield chaos, and political maneuvering. This episode explores his daring exploits, including his role at Tsushima, Hakata Bay, and the epic second invasion that ended in the legendary kamikaze storm. Stay tuned for part 3, where we e...
2025-07-1518 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.21 | Mongol Invasion of Japan | Battle of Tsushima | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In the first of our three-part series on the Mongol invasions of Japan, we explore how Kublai Khan’s empire launched its opening assault on Japan in 1274. The campaign began with the brutal conquest of Tsushima Island, a key stepping stone between Korea and Japan. From there, the Mongol-Korean fleet advanced to Iki Island and finally Hakata Bay on Kyushu, sparking one of East Asia’s most famous military confrontations. In this episode, we dive into the origins of the invasion, the fall of Tsushima, the battle at Hakata Bay, and the leg...
2025-07-1125 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.20 | The Mongols vs Korea | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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During the height of Mongol power, few dared to resist, but the kingdom of Koryo (Korea) held out for nearly four decades. From guerrilla warfare and mountain fortresses to political intrigue and royal hostages, the long and brutal Mongol-Korean War reshaped the peninsula forever. In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we dive into one of the most overlooked chapters of the empire's expansion, the bitter struggle for Korea. Despite Mongol invasions, devastating famine, and relentless demands for submission, Korea fought back. But in the end, the kingdom's fate...
2025-07-0933 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.19 | The Empire of Möngke Khan | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we explore the reign of Möngke Khan, the fourth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. Under his leadership, the empire reached unprecedented heights of centralization, administrative reform, and military power. Yet, behind the surface of unity, the seeds of future division were already being sown. We’ll uncover how Möngke consolidated his family's rule, reshaped taxation and governance, and prepared for massive new conquests in China, the Middle East, and beyond. His brothers, Kublai and Hulegu, were entrusted with va...
2025-07-0731 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.18 | The Priests Who Entered the Mongol Empire | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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After the Mongols devastated Eastern Europe in the 1240s, terrified kings, popes, and priests scrambled to understand this new and unstoppable enemy. Their solution? Send brave envoys deep into the Mongol world. In this episode of the History of the Mongols, we follow the extraordinary journeys of John of Plano Carpini, Simon of St. Quentin, and William of Rubruck, three Europeans who risked everything to uncover the secrets of the Mongol Empire. Their accounts offer a rare, firsthand glimpse inside the court of the Great Khans and reveal how Europe’s first conta...
2025-07-0438 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.17 | Guyuk Khan & the Mongol Power Struggle | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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This episode explores the downfall of Guyuk, the collapse of Ögedei’s lineage, and how Mongke Khan's unexpected rise marked the beginning of the Toluid Revolution, a turning point that would shape the Mongol Empire’s future and spark a new era of conquest… and division.
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2025-07-0227 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.16 | Ögedei Khan's Final Years | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we explore the final years of Ögedei Khan and the dramatic fallout after his death in 1241. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of cracks within the empire that once seemed unstoppable.
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2025-06-3028 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.15 | Why the Mongols Left Europe | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries: why did the unstoppable Mongol invasion of Europe suddenly end in 1242? After the brutal victories at Mohi and Legnica, with Hungary in ruins and Europe defenseless, Batu and Subutai seemed poised to conquer the continent. But instead, they withdrew.
We explore:
✓ The devastation of Hungary after Mohi
✓ The brutal Mongol occupation and Master Roger’s chilling eyewitness account
✓ The siege of Esztergom and why European...
2025-06-2728 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.14 | The Mongol Invasion of Europe | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, Batu and Subutai bring the full weight of the Mongol Empire westward. After crushing the Rus’ and razing Kiev, they unleash a coordinated assault on Poland and Hungary. The result: two devastating battles, Legnica and Mohi that left Central Europe shattered and the West on the brink of collapse.
You’ll learn about:
• The fall of Kraków and the defeat at Legnica
• Why Duke Henry of Silesia lost his head (literally)
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2025-06-2524 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.13 | The Fall of Kiev | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, the campaign shifts south. After burning northern Rus’ to the ground, Batu and Subutai pause, then strike again. The Mongol war machine sweeps through Crimea, scatters the Cuman-Qipchaqs, subdues the Caucasus, and unleashes hell on the proud city of Kiev.
You’ll learn about:
• The siege of Magas, one of the toughest Mongol battles
• How Crimea fell and the slave trade exploded
• Cuman leader Kotjen’s flight into Hungary
• Circassian an...
2025-06-2226 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.12 | The Mongols Invade Russia | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we cover the dramatic opening phase of the Great Western Invasion, an unstoppable campaign led by Batu Khan, Subutai, and the royal princes of Mongolia. As over 100,000 Mongol horsemen cross the steppe in 1236, the Volga Bulghars, Cumans, and Rus’ stand in their way.
It’s the beginning of the Mongol conquest of Europe.
You’ll learn about:
• The winter destruction of Volga Bulgharia
• Subutai’s revenge for Jebei and Bachman’s dramatic e...
2025-06-2027 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.11 | Mongols vs the Muslim World | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we follow the explosive westward expansion of the Mongol Empire after the fall of the Jin. As Ögedei Khan consolidates power, his general Chormaqun leads a devastating campaign across Iran, the Caucasus, and Anatolia, crushing the last Khwarezmian ruler, ravaging Georgia, and shattering the Seljuqs at Köse Dağ.
You’ll see how Mongol strategy shifted from reactive conquest to total domination, and why no Muslim kingdom could stop them.
We cover:
• Jalal al-Din Mi...
2025-06-1829 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.10 | Ögedei Khan’s First Conquest | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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Northern China is on its last legs. In 1231-1234 Ögedei Khan unleashes Tolui, Subutai, and the full might of the Mongol Empire against the once mighty Jurchen Jin Empire. Watch how decisive victories at Sanfeng Mountain, a year-long siege of Kaifeng, and the tragic loss of Emperor Aizong bring a 100-year dynasty crashing down, while setting the stage for the doomed Southern Song.
In this episode we cover:
• Ögedei’s first major campaign and why the Jin briefly outfoxed him
• The Loyal...
2025-06-1630 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.09 | Genghis Khan’s Chosen Successor | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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After the death of Genghis Khan, the empire could have fractured, but it didn’t. In this episode of the History of the Mongols, we follow the rise of Ögedei Khan, the son chosen by Genghis himself to rule the largest land empire in history.
From his unexpected coronation and major military campaigns to the founding of Karakorum and the creation of a functioning imperial administration, Ögedei proved he was more than a placeholder, he was a builder.
This episode covers:
2025-06-1322 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.08 | The Death of Genghis Khan | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 8 of The History of the Mongols, we follow the final, dramatic chapter of Genghis Khan’s life.
After defeating the Khwarezmian Empire, the Great Khan returned east, only to face betrayal by the Tangut. Wounded in battle, growing older, and facing rising tensions over succession, Genghis launched one last brutal campaign.
We explore the political chessboard of his final years, the mysterious cause of his death, and the chilling destruction of the Tangut Kingdom. You'll hear rare sourc...
2025-06-0920 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.07 | Genghis Khan’s Quest for Immortality | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 7 of The History of the Mongols, Genghis Khan isn't leading a cavalry charge or conquering cities, he’s doing something no one expected. He’s asking a Taoist monk how to live forever.
It’s 1219, and after years of relentless warfare, Genghis sends a letter to a famous Taoist sage named Qiu Chuji. What follows is one of the most fascinating journeys in medieval history. The monk travels thousands of miles, through the ruins of Zhongdu, over the Mongolian s...
2025-06-0724 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.06 | The Mongol Raid That Shook the World | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 6 of The History of the Mongols, we follow the legendary raid of Mongol generals Jebe and Subutai, a campaign so daring it stretched from Uzbekistan to Ukraine, bringing chaos to empires and culminating in the Battle of the Kalka River (1223).From the pursuit of Shah Muhammad to the ambush of Rus’ and Cuman forces, this journey covers mountain passes, brutal sieges, and one of the most shocking defeats in early Russian history.
We explore:
* The Mongol inv...
2025-06-0535 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.05 | How Genghis Khan Erased an Empire | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 5 of The History of the Mongols, we follow Genghis Khan as he launches one of the most devastating invasions in world history, the annihilation of the Khwarezmian Empire.
After a brutal diplomatic breakdown, the Mongol war machine storms into Central Asia, laying siege to powerful cities like Otrar, Bukhara, and Samarkand. We’ll explore the ruthless tactics, the psychological warfare, and the staggering destruction that followed. From the rivers of Transoxania to the cliffs of the Indus...
2025-05-3027 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.04 | The Mistake That Doomed an Empire | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In Episode 4 of The History of the Mongols, Genghis Khan returns home from his victorious campaign against the Jin Dynasty, only to find rebellion festering on the empire’s northern frontier. As unrest erupts among the forest tribes near Lake Baikal, Genghis must put down insurrection, avenge the death of his trusted friend, and reassert Mongol dominance across Siberia.
But the turmoil doesn't stop there. We track the final defeat of the Merkit, the dramatic collapse of the Qara-Kh...
2025-05-2526 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.03 | The Mongols Strike China | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 3 of The History of the Mongols, we follow Genghis Khan as he sets his sights on the powerful Jin Dynasty of northern China. After consolidating his power among the Mongol tribes and securing his borders, the Great Khan launches a full-scale invasion that will reshape East Asia.
Witness how Genghis Khan’s disciplined armies crush Jin forces at the brutal Battle of Yehuling and break through fortified passes to the North China Plain. A...
2025-05-1628 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.02 | The First Mongol Conquest | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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In episode 2 of The History of the Mongols, We explore the remarkable strategies that shaped the early Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. Discover how Genghis transformed a fragmented alliance of tribes into a unified force through strategic reforms, innovative governance, and disciplined military organization.
We dive into the Great Yassa legal code, the establishment of the decimal military system, and the consolidation of power through the Keshig guard. The episode also covers the first major...
2025-05-1226 minHistory of the Mongols | PodcastEp.01 | The Rise of Genghis Khan | History of the Mongols | PodcastSubscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong
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Episode 1 of The History of the Mongols delves into the dramatic birth and early life of Temüjin, the man who would become Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire.
In this premiere episode, we journey to the harsh, wind-swept steppe near the Onon River, where Temüjin’s clan faced exile, betrayal, and survival against the odds. Discover how this young boy, born into hardship, began forging the alliances and reforms that would eventually...
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