Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc See below for , transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
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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
PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: lexfridman.com/podcast – Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lwqZIr – Spotify: spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 – RSS: lexfridman.com/feed/podcast – Podcast Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZg... – Clips Channel: youtube.com/lexclips
Raw Description
<p>Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jack’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ISziZr">https://amzn.to/3ISziZr</a><br /> Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l45LsY">https://amzn.to/4l45LsY</a><br /> The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l22uud">https://amzn.to/4l22uud</a><br /> Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: <a href="https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4">https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4</a><br /> Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: <a href="https://amzn.to/40JEll1">https://amzn.to/40JEll1</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Allio Capital:</b> AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/allio_capital-ep476-sc">https://alliocapital.com/</a><br /> <b>ZocDoc:</b> App that helps patients find healthcare providers.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/zocdoc-ep476-sc">https://zocdoc.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Fin:</b> AI agent for customer service.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep476-sc">https://fin.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>Oracle:</b> Cloud infrastructure.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep476-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep476-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep476-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep476-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:44) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (10:44) – Origin story of Genghis Khan<br /> (52:30) – Early battles & conquests<br /> (1:05:11) – Power<br /> (1:07:33) – Secret History<br /> (1:20:58) – Mongolian steppe<br /> (1:24:16) – Mounted archery and horse-riding<br /> (1:32:36) – Genghis Khan’s army<br /> (1:48:49) – Military tactics and strategy<br /> (2:01:13) – Wars of conquest<br /> (2:05:37) – Dan Carlin<br /> (2:15:37) – Religious freedom<br /> (2:31:24) – Trade and the Silk Road<br /> (2:40:10) – Weapons innovation<br /> (2:41:40) – Kublai Khan and conquering China<br /> (3:23:31) – Fall of the Mongol Empire<br /> (3:50:26) – Genetic legacy<br /> (4:00:20) – Lessons from Genghis Khan<br /> (4:10:36) – Human nature<br /> (4:13:47) – Visiting Mongolia<br /> (4:33:15) – Lex: Dan Carlin<br /> (4:36:06) – Lex: Gaza</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> – Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> – Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> – Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> – RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
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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: lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc See below for , transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.
Transcript: lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-trans...
CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: lexfridman.com/survey AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: lexfridman.com/ama Hiring – join our team: lexfridman.com/hiring Other – other ways to get in touch: lexfridman.com/contact
EPISODE LINKS: Jack’s Books: amzn.to/3ISziZr Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: amzn.to/4l45LsY The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: amzn.to/4l22uud Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: amzn.to/4fpOQA4 Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: amzn.to/40JEll1
SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Allio Capital: AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends. Go to alliocapital.com ZocDoc: App that helps patients find healthcare providers. Go to zocdoc.com/lex Fin: AI agent for customer service. Go to fin.ai/lex Oracle: Cloud infrastructure. Go to oracle.com/lex Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to shopify.com/lex MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to masterclass.com/lexpod LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to drinkLMNT.com/lex
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: lexfridman.com/podcast – Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lwqZIr – Spotify: spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 – RSS: lexfridman.com/feed/podcast – Podcast Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZg... – Clips Channel: youtube.com/lexclips
Raw Description
<p>Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep476-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jack-weatherford-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jack’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ISziZr">https://amzn.to/3ISziZr</a><br /> Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l45LsY">https://amzn.to/4l45LsY</a><br /> The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: <a href="https://amzn.to/4l22uud">https://amzn.to/4l22uud</a><br /> Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: <a href="https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4">https://amzn.to/4fpOQA4</a><br /> Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China: <a href="https://amzn.to/40JEll1">https://amzn.to/40JEll1</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Allio Capital:</b> AI-powered investment app that uses global macroeconomic trends.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/allio_capital-ep476-sc">https://alliocapital.com/</a><br /> <b>ZocDoc:</b> App that helps patients find healthcare providers.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/zocdoc-ep476-sc">https://zocdoc.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Fin:</b> AI agent for customer service.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep476-sc">https://fin.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>Oracle:</b> Cloud infrastructure.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep476-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep476-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep476-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep476-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:44) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (10:44) – Origin story of Genghis Khan<br /> (52:30) – Early battles & conquests<br /> (1:05:11) – Power<br /> (1:07:33) – Secret History<br /> (1:20:58) – Mongolian steppe<br /> (1:24:16) – Mounted archery and horse-riding<br /> (1:32:36) – Genghis Khan’s army<br /> (1:48:49) – Military tactics and strategy<br /> (2:01:13) – Wars of conquest<br /> (2:05:37) – Dan Carlin<br /> (2:15:37) – Religious freedom<br /> (2:31:24) – Trade and the Silk Road<br /> (2:40:10) – Weapons innovation<br /> (2:41:40) – Kublai Khan and conquering China<br /> (3:23:31) – Fall of the Mongol Empire<br /> (3:50:26) – Genetic legacy<br /> (4:00:20) – Lessons from Genghis Khan<br /> (4:10:36) – Human nature<br /> (4:13:47) – Visiting Mongolia<br /> (4:33:15) – Lex: Dan Carlin<br /> (4:36:06) – Lex: Gaza</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> – Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> – Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> – Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> – RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
