Episode 15 - Genghis Kahn

Using his "Join or Die" method of conquering land, Genghis Khan rose up from being a child cast away of his tribe to establishing one of the largest land empires in history. His no nonsense approach cemented his legacy in history books as one of the most famous conquerors that have ever existed. This week, we learn about his rise to power, how he built his army and how he impacted millions of lives - past and present.

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Sources:

• History.com - Genghis Khan HISTORY.COM EDITORS

• History.com - 10 Things You May Not Know About Genghis Khan by Evan Andrews

• Biography.com – Genghis Khan by Biography.com Editors

• China Highlights - 10 Amazing Facts about Genghis Khan by Gavin

• Owlcation - 40 Facts About Genghis Khan by Thomas Swan

• World History Encyclopedia – Genghis Khan by Mark Cartwright

• Asia Society – The Mongol Dynasty: When Kublai Khan Ruled China by Jean Johnson

• Mental Floss - 11 Cultural Breakthroughs Genghis Khan Achieved During His Reign

• National Geographic - The Mongol Khans by Nation Geographic Society