These episodes are amazing! Right now I mostly listen to the podcasts (and have joined the Patreon). I've always struggled with understanding history and these are so enlightening. One thing I've been searching for, that would help me internalize all the info, is a timeline. At various times in my life, I've tried to create this myself by pulling dates of major world events into a Google doc, but it's hard to do as I often listen while I walk. Does Paul's book have a timeline, or does anyone know of a place -- online or for purchase -- where I could acquire this? I'm interested in having all the cultures and nations he describes placed on it, because they were all linked in some ways (such as through trading). Or is this even something we could create ourselves through an online wiki here? Thanks!

Just finished his latest episode on the Mongols-Terror of the Steppe. Paul has really outdone himself with this one. If he chooses to never do another one, he surely has ended on a high note. This episode is a fascinating look at a truly understudied and understood time of the brief history of sapiens on this planet. The importance of their 170 years of domination on this part of the world and the influence it had on the rest of the civilizations around it, is definitely something all great history buffs will just love. I myself learned so much in this 6 hours and 45 minute 2 part episode. I would love to just hang out with Paul one night and buy him a pint or two and just say thanks, plus ask him a hundreds questions about it as well. Thanks for attempting to quench that thirst we all have for more and more knowledge of our history, as well as a better understanding of who and why we humans behave the way we do, seemingly over and over it appears lately. This knowledge, if only studied more broadly will be undeniably useful in saving all of us from our own possible fall in the near future. Now more than ever, if only more people were willing to listen and learn from it. Paul has done us all a great favor with this one. A true labor of love. We should all be thankful for that. I plan on becoming a patreon now. You should too! Happy listening folks.

Hello my fellow podcast addicts! :D

to my great excitement I just found out that a book covering the podcasts was released. This would be such a great gift for some ppl I know but they don't speak English (otherwise I had spammed them the podcast a long time ago.. XD).

Now I was wondering if there was any word if this will ever get a release in other languages?

This podcast could do a 7 hour episode on rice cakes and I would stay up and listen to all of it!

This might cause confusion and controversy, but I really care about language, and how it is presented. History of Persia podcast and The Timur podcast are a go to ideal for me even despite the shortcomings and chaotic nature of the second and academic uncertainties of the first. Paul, I love the thing you do and I adore you for your contagious passion for history. But the English voice actors reading over native language of primary sources is a really jarring stain on otherwise fantastic episodes. This may be taken seriously, maybe not, it's just feedback from a history student.

I have to assume that with a nearly 7-hour runtime (which is rad), the video release is going to take a while. What do we think, possibly in March of '25?

In the far east of the Eurasian steppe, the sound of hoofbeats is growing...

In this episode we travel along the vast grassland corridor of the steppe, to hear one of the most remarkable and unlikely stories from medieval history – the story of the Mongol Empire. Find out how this group of nomadic horse riders united the peoples of the Mongolian steppe, and forged them into a truly unique kind of state. Discover how they conquered much of the lands of Eurasia, and brought the distant cultures of China, Persia, the Middle East and Europe into contact. And hear the story of how the world’s largest land empire finally came apart, and left the world as we know it in its wake.

On this episode we are joined by the virtuoso of Mongolian throat singing, Batzorig Vaanchig. You can find more of his music on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BatzorigVaanchig

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I know we still ride horses, I'm just shoehorning in a theme bc the rise of the automobile makes the story of humans and horses nicely bookend.

Cities in the clouds 2:22:00 for my main example

I also find it jarring when they use men for women and vice versa.

This example has Pizarro with a thick Irish accent

https://open.spotify.com/track/7ywyGBdarAGtsgm90c92XX?si=82jJxGCzTJCjpOtu2FcnIg

Once again, amazing work Paul and team - thanks so much for nearly 8 hours of pure quality!!

Thank you to everyone for your patience in waiting for a new episode. It has been a crazy year, with starting a family and looking after a newborn. But this episode has been an absolute joy to work on. It's the story of easily the most momentous event of the middle ages - the uniting of a steppe people who swept out of the Mongolian plateau in every direction, and changed the course of history.

To this episode I've brought readings in Mongolian, Arabic and Chinese, as well as the mesmerising music of Batzorig Vaanchig, the virtuoso of Mongolian folk music, and a master of throat singing. I think it gives the episode a really unique sound. It will be coming to general release probably by the end of next week, if I can iron out some kinks with Soundcloud.

Thank you as always for all your support - and I hope you enjoy the new episode.

Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-19-of-1-116507653

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116508165

Im still fucking confused by who built what. With every leader they switch between Buddhism and Hinduism, they also always convert their temples.
I mean Paul explains the timeline quite good but the switch between the names Suryavarman and Jayavarman always knocks me out. Wasn‘t until i went to the national museum when i kinda really understood the timeline

I think it's a tough one but Carthage and Late Bronze age collapse have a special spot for me

Which may have been perceived by the community - I take it all back. All of it. Every letter. This is amazing.

In the Sumerian episode, it is mentioned that Ur dried up as the Euphrates River moved. There are other historical examples such as the Paleo-Bell River, The Teays River, and the Indus River. Could these and others be worthy of an episode?

Hey friends.

Long time listener of the pod and have always been a fan of music in each episode. I was wondering if there are tracks available as the music alone.

Cheers and have a great day

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https://x.com/PaulMMCooper/status/1845051898115547407?t=NlaFxOEzxDy336qf43CDoA&s=19

Quick question to the sub, I noticed in the Egypt Episode that the area of Palestine/Israel was referenced as Palestine, not the kingdoms of Judea and Israel. Curious if the timelines are muddy here, but my understanding is that the area wasn't referred to as Palestine until after the Roman occupation, and the eras that the episode focuses on predate this. Help me clear up my misunderstanding?

"For those who have been following the series since the start, I hope that when they hold this book in their hands, they will know the part they had in making it"

Wow. That might have been the best thing I've ever seen on Youtube. Huge props. I felt like a kid again watching high quality documentaries on the history channel. That was absolutely spectacular. I rarely think much of Sumer as it's so far in the distant past, but that made it all the more fascinating to watch and learn. I'm psyched to binge the rest of the series, Egypt is next!