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, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
*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:*
0:00 – Introduction
0:56 – Origin story of Genghis Khan
42:42 – Early battles & conquests
55:23 – Power
57:45 – Secret History
1:11:10 – Mongolian steppe
1:14:27 – Mounted archery and horse-riding
1:22:48 – Genghis Khan’s army
1:39:00 – Military tactics and strategy
1:51:24 – Wars of conquest
1:55:48 – Dan Carlin
2:05:49 – Religious freedom
2:21:36 – Trade and the Silk Road
2:30:21 – Weapons innovation
2:31:52 – Kublai Khan and conquering China
3:13:43 – Fall of the Mongol Empire
3:40:38 – Genetic legacy
3:50:32 – Lessons from Genghis Khan
4:00:48 – Human nature
4:03:58 – Visiting Mongolia
4:23:27 – Lex: Dan Carlin
4:26:17 – Lex: Gaza
*PODCAST LINKS:*
– Podcast Website:
– Apple Podcasts:
– Spotify:
– RSS:
– Podcast Playlist:
– Clips Channel:
*SOCIAL LINKS:*
– X:
– Instagram:
– TikTok:
– LinkedIn:
– Facebook:
– Patreon:
– Telegram:
– Reddit:
source