Mongol Empire Podcast

Corey Still

Hello, my name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast.

The mission of this podcast is to present an accessible and interesting investigation of how the Mongol Empire came into being, the people involved in its creation and organisation, the events that enabled the Empire to grow and the world contemporary to it. I make use of primary, secondary and archaeological sources to explore the themes and concepts behind the conquests, and bundled it all up in narrative history.

We are currently exploring the growth of Mongol power after the Quriltai of 1206, but our journey started in the 11th century where we investigate the factors that contributed to the rise of the Mongol people.

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https://mongolempirepodcast.com/

Support the Show:

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Contact:

corey@mongolempirepodcast.com

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#24
October 5 · 42 min
20. The Tangut Wars - Part 2
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Chinggis Khan is going to ‘complete’ the ‘conquest’ of the Tangut state of Da Xia. We look at why the campaign of 1209 took place, and how the archaeology of the Tangut’s northern border is reshaping our understanding of Da Xia as a medieval state and it’s response to the invasion. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Chinese Text Project, edited by Dr. Donald Sturgeon. https://ctext.org Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#23
August 31 · 1 hr
19. The Tangut Wars - Part 1
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Chinggis Khan launches a series of campaigns against the Tangut state of Da Xia. I provide a history of the nation and analysis for the campaigns of 1205 and 1207. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Chinese Text Project, edited by Dr. Donald Sturgeon. https://ctext.org Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#22
June 1 · 5 min
18.5 Rabbit Holes
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode I provide a brief update about the rabbit holes I have been exploring this month. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#21
May 4 · 41 min
18. Beyond Mongolia - Part 3
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this third and final episode of three, we will continue our investigation of the history of the first four non-Mongolian steppe-based groups of people to submit to Chinggis Khan, and the events that led to their submission. This episode concludes the histories of the Qarluq and Uyghur and investigates inconsistencies in the sources relating to the chronology of the events discussed. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Ata-Malik Juvaini’s The History of the World Conqueror is edited and translated by J.A. Boyle, published by Manchester University Press and UNESCO Publishing Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#20
April 1 · 28 min
17. Beyond Mongolia - Part 2
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this second episode of three, we will continue our investigation of the history of the first four non-Mongolian steppe-based groups of people to submit to Chinggis Khan, and the events that led to their submission. This episode focuses on the history of the Oyirat and Uyghur. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#19
March 2 · 29 min
16. Beyond Mongolia - Part 1
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this first episode of three, we will investigate the history of the first four non-Mongolian steppe-based groups of people to submit to Chinggis Khan, and the events that led to their submission. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#18
February 26 · 3 min
15.5 An Update
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode I provide an update about the status of the podcast and give details about it's upcoming reboot. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com
#17
Apr 26, 2021 · 35 min
15. Teb Tengri
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode the newly anointed Chinggis Khan begins his rule with one final campaign against the Naiman and then almost loses it all. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#16
Feb 22, 2021 · 26 min
14. Quriltai - Part 2
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we look at the events of the quriltai of 1206 and investigate how Temujin, now Chinggis Khan, used it to reform nomad society as he went about creating a new steppe nation. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#15
Nov 30, 2020 · 24 min
13. Quriltai - Part 1
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Temujin is undisputed leader of the nomads, so holds a quriltai which will elect him Chinggis Khan. This episode looks at the meaning of the title, Temujin's motivations and asks 'what was the quriltai?' Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#14
Sep 28, 2020 · 38 min
12. Arise Chingis Khan
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we finally hit a major milestone in the retelling of the history of the Mongol Empire, as Temujin permanently defeats everyone who has ever stood against him and receives the title Chingis Khan. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#13
Aug 31, 2020 · 23 min
11. Surprise!
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Jamugha, Altan and Kuchar try to surprise Ong Khan, but Ong Khan ends up surprising them. Then Ong Khan is surprised by Temujin whose network of allies ensure that he is surprised by no one. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#12
Aug 10, 2020 · 20 min
10.5. The Baljuna 14
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we look at the men who fought alongside Temujin at Qalaqaljid Sands, drank the muddy water at Baljuna and were honoured by the Khan for their loyalty. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#11
Jul 27, 2020 · 26 min
10. The Baljuna Covenant
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we cover a short period of time to focus on the events that led to the sealing of the Baljuna Covenant. We investigate whether or not this event really was the lowest point in Temujin’s career. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#10
Jul 5, 2020 · 28 min
9. In the Balance
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode the alliance between Temujin and Ong Khan collapses into violence. Control of Eastern and Central Mongolia will go to whoever wins. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#9
May 29, 2020 · 29 min
8. Growing Power
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we cover the period between 1196 and the end of 1201, by which point Temujin will have defeated the Merkit, Naiman and a coalition led by Jamugha. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#8
Apr 27, 2020 · 25 min
7. Chinese Agent?
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Temujin is forced to defend himself against Jamugha and then disappears for a decade. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
#7
Mar 31, 2020 · 17 min
6.5 History of the Kereyid
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode we take a break from the main narrative to construct a history of the Kereyid tribe. Ruled in Temujin’s era by the controversial Toghoril Khan, the Kereyid tribe play a critical part in the Mongol leader’s rise to power. The history of the Kereyid has been tracked back to the 840s. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Bar Hebraeus. Chronography, ed. and trans. By E.A. Wallis Budge (Oxford University Press, 1932) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
S1 · E6
Feb 17, 2020 · 20 min
6. Not quite Chingis Khan
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Temujin and Jamugha find their anda relationship to be a hinderance to their political ambitions. They separate and Temujin is elected khan of the Mongol people. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
S1 · E5
Jan 20, 2020 · 27 min
5. First Steps
Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Temujin gets a wife, a patron and experiences inter-tribal warfare for the first time. We explore the political makeup of the steppe in this period and meet Temujin’s Anda, Jamugha. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Paul Kahn. The Secret History of the Mongols: the origin of Chingis Khan (Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 1998) Rashiduddin Fazullah. Jami’u’t-Tawarikh: Compendium of Chronicles, ed. and trans. by W.M. Thackston, 3 vols (Harvard University Press, 1998) Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.

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