• Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

  • By: Emre-E. Yavuz
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Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

By: Emre-E. Yavuz
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  • Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with us. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt.
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Episodes
  • Exploring the Origins of the Gokturk Empire and the Ashina Clan

    Exploring the Origins of the Gokturk Empire and the Ashina Clan
    Jan 21 2025
    Join us as we journey into Chapter 6 of "The Gokturk Empire: Rise of the Turkic Peoples." Discover the intriguing origin story of the Ashina clan, explore the legendary Asena Wolf, and differentiate between historical facts and myths. #GokturkEmpire #AshinaClan #AsenaWolflegend #TurkicPeoples #originstory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The Khazar Empire: Turkic-Jewish Influence in Medieval Ukraine

    The Khazar Empire: Turkic-Jewish Influence in Medieval Ukraine
    Dec 6 2024
    Discover the Khazar Empire, a captivating yet lesser-known state of the Middle Ages. These Turkic warriors established a significant trading empire between Europe and Asia, uniquely converting to Judaism. From their beginnings as Tengrist steppe nomads to their rise as a trading power in Ukraine and the Caucasus, explore their religious transformation and lasting impact on Eastern European Jewry. Uncover the story of their role in trade, their battles with Arabs, Byzantines, and other Turkic peoples, and their eventual fall to the Kievan Rus' and Oghuz Turks. Delve into the controversial Khazar Hypothesis and their enduring legacy. 00:00-02:00: Lifting the Veil on the Khazars 02:01-08:03: Mysterious Origins in Central Asia 08:04-16:22: Khazar Political System, Society and Military 16:23-22:18: Expanding the Khaganate 22:19-28:03: Khazar-Arab Wars 28:04-40:00: Religious Conversion from Tengrism to Judaism 40:01-42:50: The Khazar-Byzantine Connection 42:51-45:51: Why and how did the Khazars Fall? 45:52-55:18: Khazar Remains and the Jewish-Khazar Hypothesis 55:19-01:02:20: Conclusion: Khazar Legacy #KhazarEmpire #Turkicwarriors #Judaismconversion #EasternEuropeanJewry #medievaltrade #KievanRus' #KhazarHypothesis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Asena Legend: A Turkic Story From Around The World? | Secrets of the Steppe 3

    The Asena Legend: A Turkic Story From Around The World? | Secrets of the Steppe 3
    Oct 10 2024
    Imagine a small clan of blacksmiths, eking out a living in the unforgiving steppes of Central Asia. Now picture that same clan, mere generations later, ruling an empire that stretched from the borders of China to the gates of Byzantium. This isn't the plot of a fantasy novel - it's the real-life story of the Turkic Ashina clan, founders of the Göktürk Khaganate. But here's where it gets strange. According to legend, the Ashina weren't just skilled metalworkers - they were the descendants of a wolf. Yes, you heard that right. How does a group go from being simple craftsmen to wolf-born rulers of the largest empire the steppes had seen up to that point? And why would they claim such an unusual ancestry? I have covered the history of the Göktürks and that of their ruling dynasty for more than 4 years now and made countless videos about them. Ultimately, their history is the bane of my existence as a Content Creator, and the reason why Khan’s Den was created in the first place. Yet, many aspects of the Göktürks haven’t been cleared yet. This includes their mythical origins. As we dig into the foundation of the Ashina, we'll uncover a tale of survival against impossible odds, political cunning, and the power of a well-crafted legend. We'll separate fact from fiction as much as possible, as always on Khan’s Den, work with all sources available, and explore how a single story shaped the destiny not just of the Turkic peoples, but of all steppe peoples in Eurasia. Get ready to journey back to the Late Antiquity, where empires rise and fall very quickly and where, sometimes, the most unbelievable tales turn out to be true... or do they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins

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