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

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<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> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; 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&#8217;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 &#38; 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) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (00:44) &#8211; Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (10:44) &#8211; Origin story of Genghis Khan<br /> (52:30) &#8211; Early battles &#38; conquests<br /> (1:05:11) &#8211; Power<br /> (1:07:33) &#8211; Secret History<br /> (1:20:58) &#8211; Mongolian steppe<br /> (1:24:16) &#8211; Mounted archery and horse-riding<br /> (1:32:36) &#8211; Genghis Khan&#8217;s army<br /> (1:48:49) &#8211; Military tactics and strategy<br /> (2:01:13) &#8211; Wars of conquest<br /> (2:05:37) &#8211; Dan Carlin<br /> (2:15:37) &#8211; Religious freedom<br /> (2:31:24) &#8211; Trade and the Silk Road<br /> (2:40:10) &#8211; Weapons innovation<br /> (2:41:40) &#8211; Kublai Khan and conquering China<br /> (3:23:31) &#8211; Fall of the Mongol Empire<br /> (3:50:26) &#8211; Genetic legacy<br /> (4:00:20) &#8211; Lessons from Genghis Khan<br /> (4:10:36) &#8211; Human nature<br /> (4:13:47) &#8211; Visiting Mongolia<br /> (4:33:15) &#8211; Lex: Dan Carlin<br /> (4:36:06) &#8211; Lex: Gaza</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>