Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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. If you’re enjoying this series, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe for more episodes of The History of the Mongols, and drop a comment letting us know where in the world you’re listening from!

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 over 150,000 across Iran, supported by Chinese engineers, Christian commanders, and rival Mongol factions. This is the untold story of how the Mongols dismantled an entire secretive sect, and why it mattered far beyond the battlefield. If you’re enjoying this series, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe for more episodes of The History of the Mongols, and drop a comment letting us know where in the world you’re listening from!

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 and why the myth of the “kamikaze” divine wind became so powerful centuries later. This episode wraps up our Mongol-Japan series before we return to the wider Mongol Empire story next time! To support the series, don’t forget to like, comment where you’re listening from, and subscribe for more deep dives into Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 explore the long-term consequences of the invasions for both Japan and the Mongol Empire. To support the series, don’t forget to like, comment where you’re listening from, and subscribe for more deep dives into Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 legendary samurai resistance. Next time, we’ll follow the remarkable samurai Takezaki Suenaga through both Mongol invasions, before concluding with the lasting legacy of these events for both Japan and the Mongol Empire. To support the series, don’t forget to like, comment where you’re listening from, and subscribe for more deep dives into Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 was sealed not by battle, but by diplomacy, marriage, and the ambitions of Kublai Khan. To support the series, don’t forget to like, comment where you’re listening from, and subscribe for more deep dives into Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast 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 vast campaigns, but ambition and suspicion simmered beneath the surface. Möngke's reign would be the final chapter of undisputed Mongol unity. After his death, the empire would fracture beyond repair. To support the series, don’t forget to like, comment where you’re listening from, and subscribe for more deep dives into Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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 contact with the Mongols shaped the world to come. Support the series by subscribing and let me know where you're listening from in the comments!

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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. Support the series by subscribing and let me know where you're listening from in the comments!

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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. Support the series by subscribing and let me know where you're listening from in the comments!

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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 castles stalled the Mongol advance ✓ The myth of Ögedei Khan’s death, and why it wasn’t the real reason they left ✓ The hidden Mongol strategy and how close Europe came to total conquest If you're fascinated by: ✓ The Mongol war machine ✓ Medieval warfare and siege tactics ✓ How Europe nearly fell to the steppe armies ✓ The hidden reasons behind history's turning pointsThen this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes ↗️ Share this video with fellow history lovers

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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) • How King Béla IV tried to stop the Mongols...and failed • Cuman refugees, royal chaos, and anti-nomadic riots • The Mongol smokescreens and siege engines at Mohi • Subutai’s flanking maneuver and the laager trap • The death of Hungary’s elite and the great retreat • What really made the Mongols pull back from Europe If you're fascinated by: ✓ Medieval warfare in Eastern Europe ✓ Steppe tactics vs Christian kingdoms ✓ The Battle of Mohi and its bloody aftermath ✓ Why the Mongols suddenly left Europe ✓ Crusader myths and Mongol truth Then this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes ↗️ Share this video with fellow history lovers

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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 and Alan resistance in the Caucasus • The tragic fall of Chernigov and Kiev in 1240 • How the Mongols shaped the Mamluk future in Egypt • Rising tensions between Batu, Guyuk, and Mongke • What came next: the gates of Europe If you're fascinated by: ✓ Siege warfare and steppe strategy ✓ How the Mongols reshaped Eurasia ✓ The rise of the Mamluks from Mongol captives ✓ Forgotten cities like Magas and Soldaia ✓ How the fall of Kiev shook Eastern Europe Then this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes ↗️ Share this video with fellow history lovers

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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 end • The Mongol siege of Ryazan and massacre of its people • Why Grand Duke Yuri fell at the Sit’ River • The “Evil City” of Kozelsk and its fierce resistance • How the Rus’ failed to unite, and paid the price • Why Novgorod was spared while Moscow burned • What made Mongol siege tactics so terrifyingly effective • The stage now set for the fall of Kiev and western Rus’ If you're fascinated by: ✓ Mongol steppe warfare and strategy ✓ The fall of medieval Russia and the rise of the Golden Horde ✓ Subutai’s genius and Batu’s brutal campaign ✓ How siege weapons shattered wooden cities ✓ The fate of Ryazan, Vladimir, and early Moscow Then this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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 Mingburnu’s escape across the Indus • His failed comeback in India, Iran, and the Caucasus • Chormaqun’s 30,000-strong army and the tamma system • The fall of Tabriz, Tbilisi, and the last Khwarezmian strongholds • The brutal Mongol campaigns into Georgia and Armenia • Baiju Noyan’s rise and the crushing of the Seljuqs at Köse Dağ (1243) • How this campaign reshaped the Islamic world, and why Baghdad was spared…for now If you're fascinated by: ✓ The Mongol war machine ✓ Islamic and Middle Eastern history ✓ Steppe tactics vs. medieval states ✓ Crusades, Caliphates, and collapsing kingdoms Then this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes ↗️ Share this video with fellow history lovers

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠⁠ 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 & Filial Army and the shock Mongol defeats at Tongguan and Daohuigu• Tolui’s brutal winter march through Song territory and the snow-storm ambush that changed everything • Subutai’s ruthless engineering at Kaifeng, gunpowder, sappers, and a starving million-strong city • Emperor Aizong’s last days, the fall of Caizhou, and the immediate collapse of the Jin-Song alliance • How the victory freed Mongol armies for new conquests westward, and sparked a 40-year war with the Southern Song If you’re fascinated by steppe strategy, medieval siege tech, or the rise of the largest land empire in history, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the Jin Dynasty’s final stand.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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: * The power shift after Genghis Khan’s death * How Ögedei defeated rivals and expanded the empire * The incredible role of Yelu Chucai in stopping mass extermination in China * The foundation of a tax-based Mongol bureaucracy * The construction of Karakorum and the growth of trade and governance * The expansion of the empire’s legendary yam relay system Ögedei’s reign set the stage for the Mongol Empire to thrive, not just as a military machine, but as a functioning state. Whether you’re a fan of Genghis Khan, medieval history, steppe nomads, or immersive historical storytelling, this series is your definitive guide to the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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 sources, gruesome legends, and the story of how his secret burial became one of history’s great unsolved mysteries. From battlefield to burial mound, this is how the world’s greatest conqueror met his end. Listen now to uncover: * The real reason behind the Mongol war with the Tangut * Why Genghis Khan hid his own death * His brutal revenge… and the fall of an entire civilization * How Mongol succession shaped the next empire-wide campaigns Don’t miss this powerful turning point in Mongol history.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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 steppe, and into Central Asia, to meet the most powerful man in the world. But this meeting wasn’t just about immortality. It was also about politics, religion, and influence. Genghis wanted more than answers, he wanted legitimacy. And Qiu Chuji? He may have seen this as a chance to protect his people from destruction. We’ll explore: * Why Genghis Khan turned to Taoism instead of Buddhism or Islam * The incredible rise of the Quanzhen school of Taoism * How Qiu Chuji's words changed Mongol policy toward China * The real reason the Khan cared so much about a wandering monk * And why their encounter mattered far more than you’d think If you thought Genghis Khan was just a conqueror, think again. This episode reveals the man behind the legend, and the spiritual quest that almost no one talks about.

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠HistoryStrong⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ 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 invasion of Khwarezm and the death of Shah Muhammad * The devastating path through Iran, the Caucasus, and into Eastern Europe * The historic showdown at the Kalka River and the possible death of Jebe Noyan * A surprise defeat by the Volga Bulghars that even Subutai couldn’t spin * How this epic raid shaped Mongol strategy for their return to Europe This is the Mongol "Great Raid" as you've never heard it, deeply researched, myth-busting, and packed with historical insight. Whether you’re a fan of Genghis Khan, medieval history, steppe nomads, or immersive historical storytelling, this series is your definitive guide to the rise and fall of one of history's greatest civilisations...The Mongol Empire! 👍 Enjoyed the episode? Leave a like, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more. #GenghisKhan #Subutai #JebeNoyan #MongolEmpire #KalkaRiver #Chinggiskhan #Cuman #VolgaBulghars #SteppeWarfare #MongolConquests #MedievalHistory #HistoryPodcast #EpicBattles #MongolRaid #TheHistoryOfTheMongols #SleeplessHistorian #Boringhistorian