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Pax Mongolica: Genghis Khan & Kublai Khan

2020/3/1
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播音员：本集探讨了成吉思汗及其蒙古帝国的复杂遗产。一方面，蒙古帝国的军事征服导致了大量人员伤亡和破坏，其残酷的侵略行为给许多地区带来了灾难性的后果。另一方面，蒙古帝国也促进了东西方之间的文化交流和贸易往来，其相对开明的宗教政策和法律体系在当时具有进步意义。通过对成吉思汗生平、蒙古帝国的兴衰以及马可·波罗游记的解读，本集试图展现蒙古帝国的复杂性和矛盾性，以及其对世界历史的深远影响。蒙古帝国的崛起和扩张，改变了欧亚大陆的政治格局，促进了东西方之间的贸易和文化交流，也为后世留下了丰富的历史遗产。然而，蒙古帝国的军事征服也给许多地区带来了巨大的破坏和苦难，其残酷的侵略行为至今仍为人所诟病。本集试图从多个角度解读蒙古帝国的历史，展现其复杂性和矛盾性，避免简单化的评价。

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The Mongols were a poor, despised tribe in the harsh Mongolian steppe, known for their unique appearance and lifestyle. They were illiterate and passed down traditions orally. Genghis Khan's rise began in this context, marked by personal hardships and the unification of the Mongol tribes.

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Genghis Khan and the Mongols killed millions, but were they actually woke AF? Let's tackle the surprisingly progressive (yet blood-drenched) legacy of one of history's most mysterious empires.

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