Ep.24 | How the Mongols Erased the Order of Assassins | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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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.
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Ep.23 | How Japan Survived the Mongols | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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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!
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Ep.22 | The Samurai Who Battled the Mongols | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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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.
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Ep.21 | Mongol Invasion of Japan | Battle of Tsushima | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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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.
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Ep.20 | The Mongols vs Korea | History of the Mongols | Podcast
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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.
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The History of the Mongols: From the Birth of Temujin to the Fall of the Empire
Step into the world of one of history’s most formidable civilizations, the Mongol Empire. From the humble beginnings of Temujin, the boy who would become Genghis Khan, to the vast empire that spanned continents, this series explores the triumphs, strategies, and legacies of the Mongols. Join us as we uncover the battles, politics, and cultural transformations that shaped the largest contiguous empire in history.
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