Companion · #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: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc</a> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript</a> CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a> AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a> Hiring – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a> Other – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a> EPISODE LINKS: Jack’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ISziZr">https://amzn.to/3ISziZr</a> Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l45LsY">https://amzn.to/4l45LsY</a> The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l22uud">https://amzn.to/4l22uud</a> Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: <a href="https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4">https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4</a> Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: <a href="https://amzn.to/40JEll1">https://amzn.to/40JEll1</a> SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Allio Capital: AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/allio_capital-ep476-sc">https://alliocapital.com/</a> ZocDoc: App that helps patients find healthcare providers. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/zocdoc-ep476-sc">https://zocdoc.com/lex</a> Fin: AI agent for customer service. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep476-sc">https://fin.ai/lex</a> Oracle: Cloud infrastructure. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep476-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a> Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep476-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a> MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep476-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a> LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep476-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> 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: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a> – Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a> – Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a> – RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a>

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