Nicholas Morton

Historian Nicholas Morton discusses Kublai Khan's reign, blending Mongol and Chinese influences, military campaigns, cultural exchanges, technological advancements, and the decline of the Mongol Empire. Learn about the remarkable life of this powerful leader who changed the course of history.

Dr. Nicholas Morton discusses the Mongol invasions impacting Byzantium, Middle East empires, and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. The podcast explores nomadic military strategies, Mongol conquests in Anatolia, and survival tactics post-Mongol invasion.

Dr. Nicholas Morton, author of The Crusader States and Their Neighbours, discusses the rise and fall of the Crusader states in the Near East. Topics include diverse military tactics in medieval times, the medieval arms race, siege tactics, Saladin's victory at the Battle of Hattin, and interactions among factions in the Middle East during the Crusader States period.