I thought most modern scholars agreed that Marco Polo either didn't exist or if he did he was only there briefly and based most of his fictionalized book on hearsay rather than fact.
if he was here today genghis khan and khublai khan would have definitely said "GG SKRUBZ EZZZZ NOOBS" while theres nbayoungboy playing in the background
I just imagine Kublai Khan sitting in a field, fascinated by the intricacies of a flower while his brothers horse-played. I believe this man just wanted to create something beautiful in the world.
Im sorry but we need a biographics on Subodai. Commoner by birth he defeated more armies and conquered more territory in history. Conquered Russia in winter. Father of command and control
No such thing as today's Russian exist during Subotai's time, but Mongol's indeed helped Moscow to raise into power and eventually became Russian today. You can say with Mongol blood, Russian will not be conquered by outsider during winter.
Except for the fact that he took the world's largest known empire and then doubled it. Henry VIII just killed his wives and broken away from European Catholicism
Hi, Simon. For Kubilai's conquest of Java, I don't think mysterious disease was the main reason of his failure. The main reason was he didn't understand Java's political dynamic. At that time when he sent his first ambassador there, Java was led by Kertanegara from Singhasari. This king was the one who cut the ambassador's ears. When Kubilai was furious and decided to send army there, Kertanegara was already killed by Jayakatwang. Obviously, it led to a huge confussion in Kubilai's army, since...well, the Java king was no more and there was a whole new situation. This situation was used by Raden Vijaya, Kertanegara's son-in-law, to ask help from Kubilai's army and promise that he would be a submissive to the Mongol. Thus, his and Kubilai's army attack Jayakatwang. When the coast was cleared, Raden Vijaya attacked Kubilai's army and forced them to retreat. They finally decided to return to China.
Well, in Kublai's defense...his south-marching armies did have to contend with this fellow called Trần Hưng Đạo who was as hardcore as he was often-overlooked by international historians.
The International historians underrate the Prince of Hưng Đạo. However, we ourselves often overlook the great leadership of the two Emperors. While the Prince of Hưng Đạo was assigned command of the army, the two emperors were far more than figureheads. They organized the councils of Bình Than and Diên Hồng, they came to frontline to inspire and motivate soldiers at critical moment, they shared hardship with the army during the retreat, and they personally commanded an army in the final offensives. The battle in which Sogetu was killed was not commanded by the Prince of Hưng Đạo but by the two Emperors themselves. Also it was the two Emperors who gave important instructions to generals such as Trần Nhật Duật and Trần Khánh Dư during key battles such as Hàm Tử and Vân Đồn. Without the decisive victory at Vân Đồn, which was made possible by the Higher Emperor's firm dealing with Trần Khánh Dư, Bạch Đằng would be impossible.
Hoa Tattis The Emperor Trần Nhân Tông is still well remembered in Buddhist circles. However, the Higher Emperor Trần Thánh Tông is relatively obscure although he was the dominant figure in the council of Diên Hồng and the naval battle of Vân Đồn.
I've fallen for one of the classic blunders. The first is never engage in a land was in Asia. The second, and slightly less well known is this. Never ask a simple question in the UA-cam comments.
The Yuan dynasty is currently being covered on the History of China podcast. If you want a (much) longer and more in depth discussion on this topic, I recommend the series. I'd also like to recommend the Hu, a Mongolian folk metal band who are some of the best and most interesting musicians I've run across in years.
I really enjoyed this video. I have to tell you that since finding your channel here on You Tube - it is about the only thing I watch. I am a huge history fan and, in fact have written three books about the place I live in - Minnesota. Two of them are historical and the third - informational. I so enjoy your videos and look forward to watching many more.
I would be remiss if I did not mention the amazing song “Xanadu” by the band Rush, from the ‘70s. It’s still my favorite song of theirs, and borrows lyrics from S.T. Coleridge’s classic poem, which I coincidentally, just read two evenings ago🙂. Edit: I have to correct something that I wrote- I reread my comment and realized that it could be misconstrued- I meant to say that the song was from the 70s- not that the band was from the 70s. They are (were)- but also released excellent albums in the 80s, 90s, and on into the 2000s. They’re incredible, and sadly lost their genius lyricist and the best percussionist in modern music, Neil Peart, earlier this year. Anyway- just felt obligated to point that out- I have a ton of respect for these incredible artists (uh, if you couldn’t tell 😆). I’m happy that others were thinking of them too. Stay safe and healthy, everyone-
No doubt he's a smart dude... but he reads the script that is written for him by the researchers and producer of this UA-cam channel. Apart from being obvious, Simon has pointed this out before in a number of previous videos.
Came here to understand what peart, drummer of rush, meant by "To stand within The Pleasure Dome, Decreed by Kubla Khan" .. and this kind of explains it , definitely recommend listening to xanadu if you found this video interesting. Great vudeo and information 👍. You've helped to open a chapter I never knew existed, bless up🙏
Great video as always, they get us through lock-down. Would love to see more feudal Kings, monarchs and roman emperors videos. Especially one on the Praetorian guard, that is an interesting topic. Keep up the great work mate.
I kinda feel that these great videos, are about....ooohh....I don't know, about an half hour short! Keep up the phenomenal work, you lot is what makes this lockdown (5th week) bearable!
You do a great job of telling the story without overloading with too many unfamiliar characters at once. Sometimes I feel like these history videos introduce SO many people at once, and when you don’t already know them it’s hard to keep track of all the names.
1:50 - Chapter 1 - The great khan 5:15 - Chapter 2 - The age of expansion 8:55 - Chapter 3 - In Xanadu.. 12:40 - Chapter 4 - The wrath of the khan 16:10 - Chapter 5 - A traveler from an antique land 19:40 - Chapter 6 - The other great khan
@@deusexaethera I did. wanted a more detailed information on his personal life. no channel can beat Biographics when it comes to the level of detail on a certain someone. at least in my opinion
There comes a time when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison, and all that is left is a fathers love for his child.
Gewisse Sachen nerven mich in solchen typish amerikanischen Berichten, aber: Ich habe alle Angaben mit genauen Datierungen gerade bei Ihnen gefunden, endlich lang gesuchte Verbindung zwischen Kublai Khan, Yuan Dynastie und Beijing als Hauptstadt von China. Kurz, sachlich, deutlich. Vielen Dank aus Österreich.
History should be taught like this. Schools wasted my time. Or I wasted time. But 20-25 minutes with you and I understood the world. Everything seems to make sense. Even Xanadu, a song which I hated during my childhood now makes sense lol :)
In Xanadu did Kublia Kahn a stately pleasure dome decree. Where off a sacred river ran through caverns measureless demand down to the summers sea. One of many lost cities.
It's nice to hear about Kublai for once instead of Ghenghis. Also, if anyone reading this doesn't know what Mongolian throat singing is, UA-cam it now. For some reason though, I doubt many of this channels subs aren't already aware.
Once again great nourishment for the brain. The task of conquering, sustaining and then expansion along with good offense, defense, plus delegation. It's hard enough ruling over one's own thoughts. The ambition for some to desire and acquire it on that extreme is amazingly beyond my scope of comprehension. However thank you for awesome narration of another interesting time. Keep the blue poppin and stay safe. 🤗💯💙
you really should've mentioned Kaidu and how he nearly yoinked northern China from Kublai, and how Kublai took to the field against him on a mobile fortress carried by 4 elephants
Enjoy my educational content? Well, why not check out my new channel Megaprojects: ua-cam.com/channels/0woBco6Dgcxt0h8SwyyOmw.html
Ok, You have so many channels. And I have subscribe to them all so with that being said. I am truly enjoying all your content.👍😀
You're awesome, soon UA-cam will be all Simon all the time. Then world domination!!!
Alan Watts or Aldous Huxley would be great subjects for a biography
I´m so hyped for this!
I thought most modern scholars agreed that Marco Polo either didn't exist or if he did he was only there briefly and based most of his fictionalized book on hearsay rather than fact.
Fighting the Knights of Europe, The Mamluks of Egypt, the Samurai of Japan and the Warriors of Java all in one lifetime is utterly nuts.
Playing IRL age of empires.
I don't believe Kublai's own forces ever fought Europeans? That was Subutai and co
if he was here today genghis khan and khublai khan would have definitely said "GG SKRUBZ EZZZZ NOOBS" while theres nbayoungboy playing in the background
Now imagine fighting the maharlika of the philipines
JIN SAKAI HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
Marco Polo needs a season 3
Yeahhhhhhhhh
*I mean honestly... what was that cliffhanger of a ending 😭😭*
@@roach643 not a fan of adding templars but still love the show and characters.
Absolutely
Great show
I just imagine Kublai Khan sitting in a field, fascinated by the intricacies of a flower while his brothers horse-played. I believe this man just wanted to create something beautiful in the world.
So did his brothers.
Doubt it, Kublai Khan learnt all the skills needed to conquer people
@@sampuatisamuel9785 how so
I believes it too.. I thik this man is genius
@@rayburnsonier3458 Kublai Khan was well rounded had warrior skills as well as learning all the cultural and courtly skills.
Im sorry but we need a biographics on Subodai. Commoner by birth he defeated more armies and conquered more territory in history. Conquered Russia in winter. Father of command and control
subedei was a legend of a general
Agreed!
They preferred attacking in winter as their horses were suited to it and new enemies would not be expecting them
It exists 😎
No such thing as today's Russian exist during Subotai's time, but Mongol's indeed helped Moscow to raise into power and eventually became Russian today. You can say with Mongol blood, Russian will not be conquered by outsider during winter.
"Drank like a fish, ate like a pig, and screwed like a rabbit", not much different from Henry VIII, then.
They don't say "It's good to be the king" for nothing. Or, err emperor.
Sound's like fun
But surprisingly less wifekilling?
@Donny S.W Plays it wasn’t a successful invasio
Except for the fact that he took the world's largest known empire and then doubled it. Henry VIII just killed his wives and broken away from European Catholicism
From good guy to sad panda. It's like the Elvis of Mongol Emperors
"sad panda"...? 🤔
Cute
Lol
Hi, Simon. For Kubilai's conquest of Java, I don't think mysterious disease was the main reason of his failure. The main reason was he didn't understand Java's political dynamic.
At that time when he sent his first ambassador there, Java was led by Kertanegara from Singhasari. This king was the one who cut the ambassador's ears. When Kubilai was furious and decided to send army there, Kertanegara was already killed by Jayakatwang. Obviously, it led to a huge confussion in Kubilai's army, since...well, the Java king was no more and there was a whole new situation.
This situation was used by Raden Vijaya, Kertanegara's son-in-law, to ask help from Kubilai's army and promise that he would be a submissive to the Mongol. Thus, his and Kubilai's army attack Jayakatwang. When the coast was cleared, Raden Vijaya attacked Kubilai's army and forced them to retreat. They finally decided to return to China.
Ur wrong
Kublai: What do you want most now?
Marco Polo: Season 3, please.
canceled. rip
this meme is dead
I really appreciate your detailed research and historical analogies. One of the best YT channels
ever.
I noticed you didn’t finish your sentence, I got you bro
What is YT? Oh, YT channel ever?
Dan Carlin says hold my beer...
Well, in Kublai's defense...his south-marching armies did have to contend with this fellow called Trần Hưng Đạo who was as hardcore as he was often-overlooked by international historians.
Chicken Draws Dogs Oh yes he was one of the best and no-one knows him
The Tran Dynasty in general were all metal af
The International historians underrate the Prince of Hưng Đạo. However, we ourselves often overlook the great leadership of the two Emperors. While the Prince of Hưng Đạo was assigned command of the army, the two emperors were far more than figureheads. They organized the councils of Bình Than and Diên Hồng, they came to frontline to inspire and motivate soldiers at critical moment, they shared hardship with the army during the retreat, and they personally commanded an army in the final offensives. The battle in which Sogetu was killed was not commanded by the Prince of Hưng Đạo but by the two Emperors themselves. Also it was the two Emperors who gave important instructions to generals such as Trần Nhật Duật and Trần Khánh Dư during key battles such as Hàm Tử and Vân Đồn. Without the decisive victory at Vân Đồn, which was made possible by the Higher Emperor's firm dealing with Trần Khánh Dư, Bạch Đằng would be impossible.
@@hoangvanoan845 Sorry history has not remembered them. Tran Hung Dao they do remember
Hoa Tattis The Emperor Trần Nhân Tông is still well remembered in Buddhist circles. However, the Higher Emperor Trần Thánh Tông is relatively obscure although he was the dominant figure in the council of Diên Hồng and the naval battle of Vân Đồn.
Kublai: *I SHALL CONQUER THE SEAS*
Storms: I will end this man's whole carreer.
he should link up with Cnute.
this meme is dead
@@projectvaporz It's not dead If It still get likes.
And then, U.S.A: We nuked you down to the ground and cause 2011 earthquake to obey and force you guys to be our servants forever.
the great wave of kanegawa!!
Möngke: "You saved me... why?"
Kublai: "Mmm... Möngke..."
Kublai: You have shown me Möngke…
Benedict Wong was a BEAST playing Kublai in "Marco Polo". His best performance
I am a Mongolian and it is very accurate as well as detailed information. Thanks a lot
@Mantorras Montquilla i hate mongorians
Most of us are little brother. U r just lucky u were born on the mainland
Such an underrated channel. You bring history to life.
1.11 million subscribers...
Good to see you can read, Esther.
Just curious what properly-rated looks like.
I’m curious why you’re nitpicking a comment that falls into personal opinion. Who hurt you so bad, Esther?
I've fallen for one of the classic blunders. The first is never engage in a land was in Asia. The second, and slightly less well known is this. Never ask a simple question in the UA-cam comments.
Finally i’ve been waiting for this video for a long time! Thank you!
Who's here after playing Ghost of Tsushima?
Only weebs play that game and adore japanese. Real chads love mongols
@@ALTAI38 well i love both
ALTAI TURK Genghis Kahn is too fat for his armor, legend says he crushed nearly 300 horses to death
@@itrrii6582 They got their revenge in the end.
Who isn't?
Cool to see one of these videos come up within minutes of it being uploaded. I've been watching for months, great work and thank you for what you do!
The world exists
Ghenkis khan :hoppity hippity you are now my property
haha why would you write the rhyme wrong, so annoying to read darnit
@@eliasstraat yeah, everyone knows it's 'hoppity hippity you are now my priperty' haha
@Donny S.W Plays bro going by that logic, poland ended the ottoman empire because it was already so weak and started falling off.
@@mickey4125 .........................
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤬🤬🤬🤬
Genghis: *dies while taking over*
Kublai: don't worry fam, I gotchu
I was hoping for an “except for... wait for it.. THE MONGOLS!”
*cue Mongoltage stampede clip from crashcourse*
I miss those early Crash Course histories!
Simon, I really appreciate your research and range of topics. This video was both informative and enjoyable. Thanks!
Wow, Simon, this was really one of your better ones.
Very interesting and educational video! And I thought I knew almost everything about history?! Obviously not! Well done again, Simon!
*Oh, for once it's a leader who didn't kill all his citizens or something like that.* 😛
Yeah but he razed cities to the ground on occasions
@@farhanrahman7119 He make his grandfather proud
No he just killed everyone else.
@@TheThingInMySink mood.
Ashoka was decent.
Historians also believe he suffered from chronic depression and bouts of mood swings, especially in later life
Due to early death of his successor prince Chingim and his loved wife, man truly gone to depression at his later years
When you hear the famous poem. Yeah "Samurai do you surrender!"
Gotta ask: does Simon sleep these days with all his projects?
This man isn't human
@@TheEMoney365 Cyborg maybe?
I wonder the same.
It's gotta be clones.
Why not? You do realize he is just reading scripts, right?
Kublai Khan quite literally _improvised, adapted and overcame_ centuries before Bear Grylls turned it into a quote.
The Yuan dynasty is currently being covered on the History of China podcast. If you want a (much) longer and more in depth discussion on this topic, I recommend the series.
I'd also like to recommend the Hu, a Mongolian folk metal band who are some of the best and most interesting musicians I've run across in years.
I really enjoyed this video. I have to tell you that since finding your channel here on You Tube - it is about the only thing I watch. I am a huge history fan and, in fact have written three books about the place I live in - Minnesota. Two of them are historical and the third - informational. I so enjoy your videos and look forward to watching many more.
Great video. Please make a video about Carl von Clausewitz
.
I want a Biographics on Simon and his many clones that help him run all these projects. Like, why do some have legs while others don't?
I don't need sleep, I need answers!
This was a case where Simon's intonations greatly helped the story. Good job Simon.
This is one of my favorite topics. The mongol's history and the Khans. Awesome video.
One of the best episodes so far!! Awesome video guys!!!
I want Simon saying ‘Black Forest Gataeu’ as my wake up alarm. Great videos Mr Whistler x
I would be remiss if I did not mention the amazing song “Xanadu” by the band Rush, from the ‘70s. It’s still my favorite song of theirs, and borrows lyrics from S.T. Coleridge’s classic poem, which I coincidentally, just read two evenings ago🙂. Edit: I have to correct something that I wrote- I reread my comment and realized that it could be misconstrued- I meant to say that the song was from the 70s- not that the band was from the 70s. They are (were)- but also released excellent albums in the 80s, 90s, and on into the 2000s. They’re incredible, and sadly lost their genius lyricist and the best percussionist in modern music, Neil Peart, earlier this year. Anyway- just felt obligated to point that out- I have a ton of respect for these incredible artists (uh, if you couldn’t tell 😆). I’m happy that others were thinking of them too. Stay safe and healthy, everyone-
I knew someone would bring this up.
Started singing it as soon as this post came up! lol
joe alcott right on, brother! I knew someone cool would!
Walk the caves of ice
To break my fast on honey dew and drink the milk of parrrraaaaadiseeee wwwooaah woah parrraadiseeee
the moment when you realize young Kublai treated his early fiefdom like a teenager treats their room.
Did you see the Marco Polo show on Netflix that deals a lot about this ruler?
History, is the show good?
@@KingDanny9 yes. I liked it. Actually the soundtrack used here too.🤣
History and Headlines yes very nice show also 100 eyes is a good sidequel on Sifu on Netflix
@@KingDanny9 it was very good. Tho it has some moments that never happened
It's an amazing show, too bad netflix cancelled it
No matter how much I studied history in university, every time I hear the word "Xanadu," I get that song from the 80s musical stuck in my head.
So I guess you've never listened to the song of the same name that Rush released in 1977?
It's december 2024! I'm so glad you actually made megaprojects!!!
Thank you for all your amazing work!!
I really enjoy your content ❤
Genghis Khan exists
China: *we should have one of those*
edge lord, Justin, SomerandomMustacheGuy exists
YT: we don't need more people to comment in any trending video that every famous UA-camr post.
this meme is dead
no , mongol ruled it , its technically still mongol empire
This man is a living encyclopedia. He literally provides documentary in lieu of snoring while he sleeps.
Are you talking about Simon or Kublai Khan? :'D
No doubt he's a smart dude... but he reads the script that is written for him by the researchers and producer of this UA-cam channel. Apart from being obvious, Simon has pointed this out before in a number of previous videos.
@@Nemoticon I was speaking in jest with my comment, my friend, I'm aware 😉
So glad Simon is finally doing a video on that good ole TEXAS HARDCORE
I was looking for a comment referencing the band. I love you
Came here to understand what peart, drummer of rush, meant by
"To stand within The Pleasure Dome, Decreed by Kubla Khan" .. and this kind of explains it , definitely recommend listening to xanadu if you found this video interesting. Great vudeo and information 👍. You've helped to open a chapter I never knew existed, bless up🙏
Great video as always, they get us through lock-down. Would love to see more feudal Kings, monarchs and roman emperors videos. Especially one on the Praetorian guard, that is an interesting topic. Keep up the great work mate.
He’s the villain in the new Ghost Of Tsushima game.
Thats his cousin *khotun
Khotun is a stand-in though and isnt real
Cousin to Kublai Khan and grandson to Genghis Khan
Close but not quite
Matty.HDzT.V it works out because genghis had so many children you can make endless villains lol.
I stumbled on to this and couldn't subscribe fast enough. Thank you brilliant stuff
Great Video! You guys could make a video about Sulla and Augustus, that would sure be interesting!
Do myiamoto moshashi greatest swordsman ever please love your work
He already made that video
I kinda feel that these great videos, are about....ooohh....I don't know, about an half hour short!
Keep up the phenomenal work, you lot is what makes this lockdown (5th week) bearable!
You do a great job of telling the story without overloading with too many unfamiliar characters at once.
Sometimes I feel like these history videos introduce SO many people at once, and when you don’t already know them it’s hard to keep track of all the names.
Simon, can you please make a video about Zheng He, the famed 14th century Chinese admiral and explorer.
Good vid as always team Simon!
1:50 - Chapter 1 - The great khan
5:15 - Chapter 2 - The age of expansion
8:55 - Chapter 3 - In Xanadu..
12:40 - Chapter 4 - The wrath of the khan
16:10 - Chapter 5 - A traveler from an antique land
19:40 - Chapter 6 - The other great khan
just realized you guys dont have a video on Kemal Ataturk
The man who made modern Turkey
Kraut does. Watch his video. It covers everything from ancient Hittites up through Ataturk.
@@deusexaethera I did. wanted a more detailed information on his personal life. no channel can beat Biographics when it comes to the level of detail on a certain someone. at least in my opinion
There comes a time when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison, and all that is left is a fathers love for his child.
Keep it up man perfect channel for history nuts like myself 👌
8:35 did you just call him monkey ?
LMAO IM DYING
Well done. I enjoy the deeper dives.
I'm sure your yt videos are my most watched . They are interesting informative and entertaining! ! Thank you for educating and entertaining me!!
Simon is looking to become the emperor of informative UA-cam channels; you have my support sir.
Gewisse Sachen nerven mich in solchen typish amerikanischen Berichten, aber:
Ich habe alle Angaben mit genauen Datierungen gerade bei Ihnen gefunden, endlich lang gesuchte Verbindung zwischen Kublai Khan, Yuan Dynastie und Beijing als Hauptstadt von China. Kurz, sachlich, deutlich. Vielen Dank aus Österreich.
Better and better! Thank you very much.
Thank you for the information, I knew a lot there but there was 4 things I never heard. Cheers for the education mate.
Keep it up.
Excellent analysis.
Love your Megaprojects channel, Simon. Great stuff! 👍🏻
Simon has got to be the busiest man on UA-cam. It seems like every video, he's talking about a new channel he has.
I love the old world content the most
Conn Iggulden's 'Conqueror' series is highly recommended.
These videos are excellent. 5hank you so much. Please do more
My God, Simon what another hit piece. Good job man.
History should be taught like this. Schools wasted my time. Or I wasted time. But 20-25 minutes with you and I understood the world. Everything seems to make sense. Even Xanadu, a song which I hated during my childhood now makes sense lol :)
Incredibly interesting Simon.
Nice video Simon!!
5:50 That quote was from Yelü Chucai, an ethnic Khitan Confucian scholar in the Yuan administration, not Ogedei.
Sir, I really do enjoy this channel, definitely the place to be if you love history. thank you
Just after watching Marco polo on Netflix, it's really good we should petition Netflix to make more seasons of it.
Was a great series but I’m thinking there going to struggle getting the same director
I really enjoyed Benedict Wong's portayl of Kublai Khan in Marco Polo. I really wished it would have gotten a proper ending.
Do you actually espouse that asymmetrical mustache, or did you misplace the little comb prior to going on camera?
I got so distracted throughout the video because of that! D:
In Xanadu did Kublia Kahn a stately pleasure dome decree.
Where off a sacred river ran through caverns measureless demand down to the summers sea.
One of many lost cities.
ALPH the sacred river
Your link to the, I assume, Geographics channel is pointing to your UA-cam studio url, instead of the public channel url
It's nice to hear about Kublai for once instead of Ghenghis. Also, if anyone reading this doesn't know what Mongolian throat singing is, UA-cam it now. For some reason though, I doubt many of this channels subs aren't already aware.
a new channel? you are insane, but thank you very very much
The guy in the thumbnail looks such like a chill guy
Once again great nourishment for the brain. The task of conquering, sustaining and then expansion along with good offense, defense, plus delegation. It's hard enough ruling over one's own thoughts. The ambition for some to desire and acquire it on that extreme is amazingly beyond my scope of comprehension. However thank you for awesome narration of another interesting time. Keep the blue poppin and stay safe. 🤗💯💙
Love it, great video
Been waiting ages for this one
Great video but one small nitpick: Song Dynasty establishes issuing of paper money but yuan dynasty preserved and expanded the system
There's a series on Netflix called Marco Polo that takes place during Kublai Khan rule. It's pretty good
It is and it really needs a 3rd season! :D
As usual your videos are my favorite way of learning about history and about fascinating people. Will you do a biographic on Alan Watts?
Watching this in anticipation for the new game Ghost of Tsushima!
Please make a video about Admiral Yi Sun Shin of Korea.
@0:57
“…India to Japan to Sri Lanka”
That’s one hell of a round trip eh😭
you really should've mentioned Kaidu and how he nearly yoinked northern China from Kublai, and how Kublai took to the field against him on a mobile fortress carried by 4 elephants
Just read a great article about him in recent issue of Nat Geo. Is this the reason for this biography?
I'm from Tamilnadu (India). we have this topic in our school book. Kublai Khan built Shiva temple in China in 800BC
😂😂😂
Brilliant, loved it