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#476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

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Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire.
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: https://amzn.to/4l45LsY
The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: https://amzn.to/4l22uud
Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4
Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: https://amzn.to/40JEll1

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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

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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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