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
  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Modu Chanyu | Steppe Secrets 2

    The Mysterious Disappearance of Modu Chanyu | Steppe Secrets 2
    Oct 5 2024
    Explore the enigmatic disappearance of Modu Chanyu, a formidable leader of the Xiongnu Empire. Discover how he built a nomadic superpower in the Eurasian steppes, challenging even ancient China, and unravel the mystery behind his sudden vanishing without a trace. #ModuChanyu #Xiongnu #Eurasiansteppes #nomadicsuperpower #ancientChina #disappearance #Hunnu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • [Ambient ASMR] The Khan Relives Memories of His Past in a Stormy Cave

    [Ambient ASMR] The Khan Relives Memories of His Past in a Stormy Cave
    Sep 29 2024
    Join a mysterious man, possibly in his 40s, as he takes refuge from a storm inside a cave in the Central Asian steppes. While the Khan waits for the rain to end, he relives memories of his forgotten past as a great ruler leading his men to victory. Experience the battle cries, clinging swords, and flying arrows with him. #Khan #memories #CentralAsiansteppes #storm #battlecries #swords #arrows #ambient #asmr #Mongolia #Cave #Rain #Rainymood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Mystery of the Issyk Golden Prince in Kazakhstan | Secrets of the Steppe Episode 1

    Mystery of the Issyk Golden Prince in Kazakhstan | Secrets of the Steppe Episode 1
    Sep 21 2024
    Discover the secrets of the Issyk Golden Man from a 2,500-year-old burial mound in Kazakhstan. Delve into the opulent burial of this ancient ruler, adorned with thousands of gold ornaments. Was this figure male or female? What does his mysterious death reveal about early steppe power dynamics? Uncover how this discovery challenges our understanding of ancient Turkic culture and early nomadic societies. #IssykGoldenMan #Kazakhstan #ancientTurkicculture #nomadicsocieties #burialmound #goldornaments #earlysteppesocieties #powerdynamics #archaeology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Volga Bulgars: Rise and Legacy of the first Turkic Muslims

    Volga Bulgars: Rise and Legacy of the first Turkic Muslims
    Aug 31 2024
    Explore the captivating history of the Volga Bulgars, a Muslim Turkic people who played a pivotal role on the Eurasian frontier from the 7th to the 13th centuries. Guided by Kubrat Khan, the Bulgars split into three groups post his death, each following unique paths. This episode delves into their migration, settlement in Volga Bulgaria, and interactions with key powers like the Khazars and the Kyivan Rus'. Discover the Volga Bulgars' significant contributions to trade, culture, and their early conversion to Islam. Narrated by Emre-E. Yavuz, this documentary provides a rich analysis of their cultural, social, and diplomatic impact on medieval Eurasia. #VolgaBulgars #OldGreatBulgaria #KubratKhan #Oghur-Turkic #Asparuh #KhazarEmpire #Volga #Kamarivers #Tatarstan #Khazars #KyivanRus' #Islamiccaliphates #trade #diplomacy #militaryconflict #Tengrism #shamanisticbeliefs #MongolEmpire #Eurasiansteppes #medievalhistory #culture #socialstructure #diplomaticrelations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Pechenegs: Turkic Invasion of Europe and Medieval Diplomacy

    Pechenegs: Turkic Invasion of Europe and Medieval Diplomacy
    Jul 27 2024
    The Pechenegs have finally arrived, and they are about to invade Europe. But how will they deal with the Khazars, Rus, Byzantines and other threats along their way? Enjoy 42 minutes of pure medieval Turkic history, produced and narrated by Emre-E. Yavuz. 00:00:00: Introduction to the Pecheneg 00:03:30: Origins in Central Asia 00:06:45: Ethnogenesis and Conflict with other Turkic peoples 00:09:16: Intermission: Patreon, Shop and Göktürk Book 00:10:32: Integration into the Oğuz Yabgu State 00:13:09: Prof. Peter. B. Golden about nomadic Turkic peoples 00:14:50: War against Khazars 00:18:36: Lifestyle of the Oğuz Turks as explained by ibn Fadlan 00:22:38: Invasion of Europe and expulsion of the Magyars 00:26:58: A Turkic Force in Europe: Diplomacy and Conflicts with Rus and Byzantines 00:33:22: The Turks' biggest enemy is the Turk: Losing to the Cuman-Kipchaks and Alexios I. 00:37:27: Lasting Legacy: Settlements in Europe and Reunion in Anatolia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins