Journey to the heart of Mongolia for a look at modern nomadic life, which hasn’t changed much in 800 years. Explore artifacts and a 13th-century archery technique, then see how the murder of Genghis Khan’s father set the wheels of history in motion.
Investigate the seasonality of nomadic life and see how traditional animal practices helped Mongol armies outmanoevre their enemies. Analyze Genghis Khan’s trade and communication strategies and ponder the empire’s fate after his death in 1227.
Witness the legacy of Genghis Khan’s conquests, from the construction of the fabled city of Xanadu to modern genetic research. Map the empire’s famed trade routes and see how they spread, culture, science, and even disease across Eurasia.
Paula Tiso
Self
Stuart Powell
Director
Richard Bradley
Producer
Bill Locke
Sarah Sarkhel
