Pax Mongolica: Genghis Khan & Kublai Khan
Conflicted: A History Podcast
The Secret History of the Mongols
Secret history of the mongolian royal family was only ever intended for their eyes. The copy found by the russian scholar had been written in chinese characters to phonetically mimic the sound of themongol language. Once its secrets were unlocked, the secret history went on to become one of the most significant historical documents in the world. But today's story is not just about jengis khan - it's also about the vast gulf between his vicious reputation and contributions he made to the world.
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